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ET04 FXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,489 mi
Last recorded60,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,740 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,093 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Jul 2010 44,992 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,938 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET04 FXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET04 FXZ, 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 ET04 FXZ registered?

ET04 FXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is ET04 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 FXZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET04 FXZ have outstanding finance?

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