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CT04 FPV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 110,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components signs of corrosion

oil leak

varius underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Manufacturers engine, body and suspension arm covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,382 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Manufacturers engine, body and suspension arm covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm, limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,926 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,921 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,679 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,662 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,074 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,061 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,195 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front jacking bracket missing,

rear number plate insecure, requires attention,

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,000 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Both rear tyres on 2-4mm.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,379 miles

N/s/f jacking pad missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 28,556 miles

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

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

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 FPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FPV, 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 CT04 FPV registered?

CT04 FPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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