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FC04 NYM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber effort low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Park brake effort lower than N/S suggesting service or repair required

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Park brake lever release stiff

Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 146,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,916 miles

Slight corrosion developing to all fixed metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,475 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2013 79,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,107 miles

slight play in osf anti rollbar drop link.

Pass 27 May 2010 44,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2009 40,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 35,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,348 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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FC04 NYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FC04 NYM, 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 NYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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