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FIG 2884

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 2884
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,570 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 83,881 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 76,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 76,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,924 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,268 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 70,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming perished and cracked on inner side wall but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre becoming cracked and perished

rear brake pads becoming worn thin

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,777 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Tyres becoming perished & wearing out of shape

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering rack knuckle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,518 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,154 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 10,577 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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FIG 2884 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FIG 2884, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 2884?

You can check the full history of FIG 2884 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 2884 registered?

FIG 2884 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is FIG 2884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 2884 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 2884 have outstanding finance?

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