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CT04 FPG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,945 mi
Last recorded210,945 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 FPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 210,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 207,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle stone chip sealer applied

Fail 30 Jan 2020 207,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle stone chip sealer applied

Pass 8 Nov 2018 199,103 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside hand brake low requires adjustment/ repair

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/ rear chassis covered by under body seal

Pass 24 Jan 2017 194,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 194,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding Both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 188,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

handbrake release lever slightly sticking

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

handbrake release lever slightly sticking

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2015 184,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2015 184,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 177,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 177,156 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 171,457 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)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 17 Jan 2013 171,451 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 123,243 miles

Advise check n s f tyre pressure

N s f tyre approaching legal wear limit

Pass 21 Aug 2008 110,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,215 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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CT04 FPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CT04 FPG, 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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CT04 FPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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