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MV54 RYM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,288 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 59,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,593 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 55,593 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 48,006 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,992 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 40,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 39,959 miles

n/s/r lamp broken+taped up

rear wiper worn

Fail 1 May 2018 39,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres very badly cracked (replacement strongly advised)

both rear tyres underinflated

n/s/r lamp broken+taped up

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear wiper worn

service light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,541 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,977 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,542 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 RYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

MV54 RYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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