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MV54 RZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 131,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,912 miles

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

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

mil light on

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,912 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,215 miles

e.m.l light on

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,385 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

heavy wear both front discs

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,969 miles

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)

engine and n/s ... o/s floor pan covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

engine and n/s ... o/s floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,870 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,427 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,970 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,970 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,475 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 RZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

MV54 RZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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