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MV54 SVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,401 mi
Last recorded151,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 SVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 151,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 142,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,053 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F Upper side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust pipe slightly leaking

Under the vehicle fitted try

Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,607 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front no plate poor

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear springs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

front no plate poor

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear springs rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge !

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Antirolll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge !

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Antirolll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,162 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,030 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 77,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,254 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,908 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 SVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

MV54 SVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is MV54 SVD safe to buy?

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