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FC04 UTE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,136 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 117,132 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,336 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,415 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak FILLER CAP WAS LOOSE ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE PRS (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done PRS !!!!!! (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,231 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger snapped, n/s/r inner archliner has been rubbing tyre/wheel

Fail 30 Aug 2014 64,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger snapped, n/s/r inner archliner has been rubbing tyre/wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet release snapped but modified to allow bonnet to be readily opened and closed

exhaust system corroded front to back

nearside rear door doesnt open from the inside (child locks present and active)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet release snapped but modified to allow bonnet to be readily opened and closed

exhaust system corroded front to back

nearside rear door doesnt open from the inside (child locks present and active)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 45,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,834 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,260 miles

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

n s front tyre has cut in side wall not to cordes

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 UTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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