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MV54 SWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 146,436 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,198 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,198 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 136,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 129,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2017 126,794 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,792 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,744 miles

Both Rear Springs Corroded

Rear Antiroll bar corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,744 miles

Both Rear Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Antiroll bar corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar slightly corroded

Rear both springs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,484 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,484 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,036 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,067 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 4 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 SWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

MV54 SWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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