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FG04 PBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,933 mi
Last recorded141,933 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 PBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,933 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2023 141,873 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.11 (c))

centre joint slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,696 miles

centre exhaust joint slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 128,696 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 127,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (inner) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (frnt lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded +weak (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 124,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded +weak (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 110,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 98,667 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osf slight movement inner steering arm

under body covers frnt to back

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,920 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,949 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 73,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 57,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,188 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 PBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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