MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded main steels to rear flexibles (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
general corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont release (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded main steels to rear flexibles (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
general corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FA04 YXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 FA04 YXR, 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 YXR registered?
FA04 YXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.
Is FA04 YXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA04 YXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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