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FL04 WBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025
Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid way (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside rear hand brake low performance

Fail 29 Dec 2023 107,791 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure gear box to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid way (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside rear hand brake low performance

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 101,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,471 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,236 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

REAR INDICATORS DISCOLOURING

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,445 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,603 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and beam image for clarity (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,448 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake foot lever could do with some attension as slightly tight on release.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre/ rear exhaust mount / hanger missing

n/s handbrake effort low.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os headlamp slightly detriorated\middle rear exhaust hanger missing\slight perishing osr tyre\rear anti roll bar slightly corroded\ns hand brake effort low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,805 miles

os headlamp slightly detriorated\middle rear exhaust hanger missing\slight perishing osr tyre\rear anti roll bar slightly corroded\ns hand brake effort low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,144 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 30 May 2007 21,545 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 WBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL04 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

FL04 WBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 WBD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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