MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake judder
engine oil needs a 1l top up
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake judder
engine oil needs a 1l top up
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET04 FYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?
ET04 FYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.
Is ET04 FYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET04 FYS shows 14 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.
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