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C1 FRO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,830 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,360 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,835 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,068 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,201 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 31,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,034 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,038 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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C1 FRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C1 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 FRO registered?

C1 FRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is C1 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 FRO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C1 FRO have outstanding finance?

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