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2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 113,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,282 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,860 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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AO04 VPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO04 VPN, 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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AO04 VPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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