MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine lamp illuminated
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake dicss corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine lamp illuminated
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake dicss corroded
front number plate damaged
slight oil leak
engine lamp illuminated
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine lamp illuminated
front and rear brake discs worn and corroded
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine managment light displayed (future failure item)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing close to limit
both rear brake pads wearing low
slight play in near side track rod
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL04 VKN 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 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FL04 VKN, 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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FL04 VKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.
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