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FC04 GEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,826 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,218 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,852 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,328 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,526 miles

advisory items as per test number (730601066238)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,521 miles

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

all tyres slight perishing

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

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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FC04 GEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC04 GEY, 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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FC04 GEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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