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MV54 RYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

199,887 mi
Last recorded199,887 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 199,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 199,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush to vertical link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 184,282 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

nearside parking brake low in effort

nearside rear suspension lower arm outer fulcrum bush worn, advise replacing

slight play in front wheel bearings

very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2016 184,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust joint loose

front brake pads getting low

nearside parking brake low in effort

nearside rear suspension lower arm outer fulcrum bush worn, advise replacing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 173,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust joint poor

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

offside front fog light out

offside front tyre worn on edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2015 173,969 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust joint poor

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

offside front fog light out

offside front tyre worn on edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 161,294 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension lower arm outer bush worn

offside front fog light not working

Fail 5 Dec 2014 161,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear suspension lower arm outer bush worn

offside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,038 miles

offside rear tyre getting low in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2013 148,038 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre getting low in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 131,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 115,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,094 miles

offside headlight bulb position holder in poor condition.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside headlight bulb position holder in poor condition.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,457 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 604,323 miles

problem with bonnet op[en warning/wiper control

Fail 1 Sep 2008 604,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

problem with bonnet op[en warning/wiper control

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,715 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 RYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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