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AC04 FVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Starting to crack at centre mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Starting to crack at centre mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,964 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 129,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,968 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,968 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,897 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour deap and side lights (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour deap and side lights (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,824 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 66,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,394 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 60,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,865 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 6 May 2011 52,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 45,955 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 21 May 2010 45,955 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,017 miles

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

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

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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AC04 FVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AC04 FVT, 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 AC04 FVT registered?

AC04 FVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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