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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration FA54SZT
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 13 May 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,570 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- haqndbrake not fully releasing leaving the warning light on.
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,462 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,016 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,000 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,954 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear suspension corroded all
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,789 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,508 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower spring mounting base broken
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,776 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower spring mounting base broken
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower spring mounting base broken
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,447 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017 5 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,694 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,832 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,529 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014 5 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,929 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,914 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 5 Jun 20263 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,289 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
18 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,136 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
29 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,843 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,178 MI
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FA54SZT was registered on 2004-09-01
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