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FG04 MVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,442 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre inner edge of tread

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,341 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre inner edge of tread

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,332 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both shoulders of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,151 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre and worn close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to nearside rear tyre and worn close to limit 205/55vr16

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,323 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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FG04 MVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 MVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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