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ET04 FYP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,973 mi
Last recorded103,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight inbalance front brakes, n/s lazy

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,116 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,463 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,523 miles

erratic idle

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle speed is erratic?

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,181 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,801 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

offside rear tyre,is worn to the legal limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,837 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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ET04 FYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ET04 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

ET04 FYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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