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EN04 FXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,085 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 133,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,170 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER TREAD

Pass 23 Jun 2022 126,938 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,817 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK MISSING

Fail 17 Jun 2021 124,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK MISSING

Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,994 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD LOW PRESSURE

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,609 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,960 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,679 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,014 miles

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

handbrake slack advised adjusted out

Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,895 miles

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

handbrake slack advised adjusted out

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,078 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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EN04 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

EN04 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is EN04 FXV safe to buy?

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