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FF04 GWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,261 mi
Last recorded124,261 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 GWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,173 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,760 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,652 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 68,138 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low to 2mm

Fail 24 Dec 2012 68,138 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low to 2mm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2010 44,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,907 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,768 miles

nearside indicator repeator lens is damaged

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 GWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

FF04 GWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is FF04 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF04 GWN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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