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FF04 AEN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,310 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty after 3 or 4 times will not hold its position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated has been run flat and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty after 3 or 4 times will not hold its position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated has been run flat and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,938 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,695 miles

transmission oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,048 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,048 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,947 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,267 miles

Nail in front tyre

n/s/f tyre cracked on inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test tyre also runflat with possible internal damage

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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FF04 AEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FF04 AEN, 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 FF04 AEN registered?

FF04 AEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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