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FC04 UCT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,524 mi
Last recorded204,524 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 204,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Feb 2019 204,524 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached o/s n/s (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 199,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 190,684 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 176,717 miles

Front body damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 143,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,034 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,606 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 UCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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