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FG04 TVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2025 97,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 May 2022 92,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 87,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle flaking

Pass 23 Apr 2020 83,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 83,333 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,445 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,949 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 19 Mar 2012 45,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,728 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2010 34,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 27,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,391 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG04 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG04 TVU?

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What year was FG04 TVU registered?

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

Is FG04 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 TVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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