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FE04 VCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,500 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,677 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,934 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,305 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,586 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE04 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

FE04 VCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FE04 VCD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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