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AP04 PVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,886 mi
Last recorded120,886 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,489 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,485 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,991 miles

to clean to test smoke

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,039 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,764 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,994 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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AP04 PVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP04 PVL, 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 AP04 PVL registered?

AP04 PVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is AP04 PVL safe to buy?

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