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CK04 FVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 121,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,523 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,385 miles

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

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

engine E.C.U. controlled will not rev for emissions test

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,961 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 101,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,584 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,165 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,301 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,298 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,922 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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CK04 FVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVS, 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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CK04 FVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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