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MV54 SSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 140,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,964 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,164 miles

High level brake light disconnected

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,751 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,008 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 SSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

Is MV54 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 SSU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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