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EN04 FLW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,147 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,147 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 14 Dec 2010 16,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,141 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,698 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,710 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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EN04 FLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN04 FLW, 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 EN04 FLW registered?

EN04 FLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is EN04 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 FLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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