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MV54 SNF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,125 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,129 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 63,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,533 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,332 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,110 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

some surface corrosion o/s + n/s front brake discs

some surface corrosion o/s + n/s rear brake discs

some tyres - treads in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,373 miles

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

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

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

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 SNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

Is MV54 SNF safe to buy?

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