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FB04 CVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,756 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT AT BOTTOM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,535 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 118,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at Rear pipe joint into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 115,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective UNABLE TO OPEN CORRECTLY,LATCH SEIZED (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at Rear pipe joint into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 170,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 160,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 160,624 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,893 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,028 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,795 miles

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,703 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi rattling

rubber from parking brake pedal missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi rattling

rubber from parking brake pedal missing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,663 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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FB04 CVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 FB04 CVK, 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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FB04 CVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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