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MV54 SKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cut to sidewall not deep enough to reach ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 102,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cut to sidewall not deep enough to reach ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,002 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,532 miles

Offside Rear tyre some sidewall damage.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Torque arm bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Torque arm bush (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever drops when not in operation causing handbrake and warning light to come on (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/f suspension level sensor broken

Fail 17 Jul 2015 95,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/f suspension level sensor broken

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013

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

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

nsf foglamp inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section clamp corroded through: could seperate at any time

exhaust rear pipe bracket corroded badly

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front tyre has cracks in rubber between tread blocks

Pass 20 May 2011 84,303 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 84,303 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 78,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,602 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 67,590 miles

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

N/S/R Brake Has A Slight Bind(Poss Handbrake)?.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,390 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

MV54 SKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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