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FG04 MVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,124 mi
Last recorded194,124 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 194,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2018 179,808 miles

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 179,797 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted, preventing full inspection

Free play detected at steering wheel

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,446 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 159,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 144,378 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 11 May 2013 141,976 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 141,974 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 130,640 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,022 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,075 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 87,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine undercover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres measuring 3mm across tread

Fail 15 Mar 2007 63,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres measuring 3mm across tread

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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FG04 MVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel 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 FG04 MVT, 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 FG04 MVT registered?

FG04 MVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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