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A2 FKM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,978 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe and arms corroded.

Service B 730 Days overdue on dash.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,978 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam LLB477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe and arms corroded.

Service B 730 Days overdue on dash.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service A over due on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,776 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service A over due on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,949 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,913 miles

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Slight smell of diesel under bonnet, no obvious leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,790 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,171 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 61,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,361 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,841 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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A2 FKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A2 FKM, 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 A2 FKM registered?

A2 FKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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