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DL04 FCM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe/suspension components corroded

exhaust centre mounting bolts/bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 86,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,585 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt loose. (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,766 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,372 miles

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limits.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,363 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limits.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,682 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,666 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DL04 FCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DL04 FCM, 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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DL04 FCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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