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FG04 UZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 117,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 112,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

oil leak from gear box

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

oil leak from gear box

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,155 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,046 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rear (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rear (2.4.G.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,666 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,296 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

n.s rear tyure 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

o.s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,568 miles

both rear tyres 4-5mm and cracking on treads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,524 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 31,642 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,642 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 UZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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