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FA04 MYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 MYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020

Both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded. Cleaned and greased

Front brake discs worn slightly inner face

Offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Jun 2019

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased

both front head lamp lenses discoulered

rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2019

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased

both front head lamp lenses discoulered

rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2018

Both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside side mirror colour changed

Slight play on nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 10 Jul 2017

both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Fail 10 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 1 Jul 2016

front and rear brake discs slightly worn liped

o/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Fail 29 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn liped

o/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 30 Jun 2015

both rear indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014

both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

n/s front bottom arm bushes slightly perished

n/s rear coil spring corroded slighly

Pass 25 Jun 2013

exhaust corroded slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

rear indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

Pass 29 Jun 2012
Pass 5 Jul 2011

slight play on n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2011

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

both front head lamp aims out(n/s steamed up efecting the aim) dried out and set

slight play on n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,222 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,214 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,896 miles

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

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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FA04 MYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA04 MYS, 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 FA04 MYS registered?

FA04 MYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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