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MV54 RXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 161,025 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 161,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat Shield insecure at front

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 137,960 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 120,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 120,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,895 miles

Boot wont open.

Fail 5 May 2016 116,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken off. (7.1.1)

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

Boot wont open.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Boot isnt opening.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Park warning system is activated.Warning is sounding off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,472 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,357 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,840 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,751 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,750 miles

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 RXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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