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MV54 RZM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 141,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has small crack in bottom corner

Pass 16 May 2019 136,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle under sealed & under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 136,075 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle under sealed & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,608 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen has slight damage, does not interfere with drivers view

Rear exhaust bracket is heavily corroded

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

underbody and components have been coated, unable to fully inspect ( underbody covers also fitted)

Fail 18 Jun 2018 129,607 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower windscreen has slight damage, does not interfere with drivers view

Rear exhaust bracket is heavily corroded

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

underbody and components have been coated, unable to fully inspect ( underbody covers also fitted)

Fail 18 Jun 2018 129,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe corroded (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe corroded(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 127,536 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 125,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 125,354 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 116,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,084 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2010 62,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,516 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 30,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

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

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