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FE04 PWV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,661 mi
Last recorded207,661 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 PWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 207,661 miles

Diesel on engine, couldn't see a leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 207,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Diesel on engine, couldn't see a leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 185,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 162,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,041 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Strong smell of diesel under bonnet possible fuel seepage from a component

Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,300 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,300 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 91,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,138 miles

o/side and n/side front track control arms inner bushes starting to perish and split

slight freeplay in o/side front hub

Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,138 miles

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

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

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

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

o/side and n/side front track control arms inner bushes starting to perish and split

slight freeplay in o/side front hub

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,517 miles

o/side and n/side front main track control arm inner bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/side and n/side front main track control arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,357 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,927 miles

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

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)

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

brake wear warning lit

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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FE04 PWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE04 PWV, 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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What year was FE04 PWV registered?

FE04 PWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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