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CK04 FVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,204 mi
Last recorded205,204 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 FVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 205,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body & suspension surface rust

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 204,283 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 189,914 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear. undertrays fitted n/s o/s and front.

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 189,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also lens opaque (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to ferrule union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also lens opaque (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to ferrule union (1.1.11 (c))

child seat fitted n/s rear. undertrays fitted n/s o/s and front.

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 179,770 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 169,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 158,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,913 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,418 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,783 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,782 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,790 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CK04 FVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CK04 FVP, 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 CK04 FVP registered?

CK04 FVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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