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MV54 RXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side our in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 79,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side our in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,948 miles

Both headlamps beginning to tarnish

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,948 miles

Offside Rear cords about to be exposed and worn to 2mm

both head lamps starting to tarnish

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear cords about to be exposed and worn to 2mm

both head lamps starting to tarnish

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,769 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,618 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Center exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,618 miles

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

Both rear tyres 3mm

Center exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,307 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges and are perished on the outer wall

both front brake discs are in poor condition on the inner faces

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,305 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges and are perished on the outer wall

both front brake discs are in poor condition on the inner faces

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,233 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,463 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,031 miles

front brake disc's lipped & started to corrode on edges ????

front brake pad inning approx 85% worn low ????

nearside & offside rear tyre on approx 3-3.5mm tread depth ????

Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,031 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped & started to corrode on edges ????

front brake pad inning approx 85% worn low ????

nearside & offside rear tyre on approx 3-3.5mm tread depth ????

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,101 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 RXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXZ, 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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What year was MV54 RXZ registered?

MV54 RXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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