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FL04 VLH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,854 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 76,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,374 miles

front tyres low on egdes

Pass 20 May 2017 73,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,725 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine management light on

head lamp washer fluid leaking

park brake release poor

undertrays fitted

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,501 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Undershailds fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,044 miles

Undertrays fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,181 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 35,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,609 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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FL04 VLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FL04 VLH, 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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What year was FL04 VLH registered?

FL04 VLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is FL04 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 VLH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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