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AC04 FXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,149 mi
Last recorded204,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 204,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 204,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 196,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 183,436 miles

Front front fog light cover damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2021 168,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 168,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 151,124 miles

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 151,124 miles

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,224 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside and offside front tyres outer edges slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread and worn

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,911 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2014 20,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,990 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)

nearside rear tyre has a cut exposing cords

offside rear tyre has a cut exposing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,176 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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AC04 FXU 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

AC04 FXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AC04 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 FXU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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