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MV54 RXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,062 miles

EML on

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,736 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

EML is on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,012 miles

EML light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

oil leak (small)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

oil leak (small)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 60,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,703 miles

rear brake pads look to be getting low

rear tyres app limits

Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads look to be getting low

rear tyres app limits

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,130 miles

front and rear brake pads look to be getting low

steering column uj has slight movement

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,011 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

steering column has slight movement at uj

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,158 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MV54 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV54 RXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV54 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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