CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN04 FPX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,212 mi
Last recorded134,212 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 131,513 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,881 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 112,694 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 112,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 106,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 22 May 2014 90,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 74,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2012 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,337 miles

o/s/f brake is binding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,550 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN04 FPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN04 FPX?

You can check the full history of EN04 FPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN04 FPX registered?

EN04 FPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is EN04 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 FPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN04 FPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN04 FPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.