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MV54 SUO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 180,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 180,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 170,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 170,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 157,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 157,993 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 145,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 145,641 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,628 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,705 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 SUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

MV54 SUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is MV54 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 SUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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