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MV54 SKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 SKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 142,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,464 miles

Grinding noise coming from O/S/F brake.

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

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust broken.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

Abnormal tyre wear inner shoulders both front tyres

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,254 miles

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise full plastic undercovers & sill cover present

Fail 30 Sep 2009 79,254 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Advise full plastic undercovers & sill cover present

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,084 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 SKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

MV54 SKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is MV54 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 SKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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