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FE04 VCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 157,267 miles

Front brake pads & discs worn low

Metal brake pipes showing signs of wear

Slight Exhaust leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,669 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 150,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,505 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2021 145,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 141,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,000 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,325 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,917 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 67,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,213 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,982 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 45,981 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Feb 2010 41,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,141 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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 registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,573 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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FE04 VCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

FE04 VCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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