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FL04 WBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 93,054 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded

Vehicle floor/chassis generally corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,274 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,272 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,132 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Vehicle floor/chassis generally corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,881 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 79,295 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2019 79,287 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2018 78,114 miles

Front Coil springs corroded.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Fail 24 Dec 2018 78,114 miles

Front Coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour In mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,234 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,073 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 24 Dec 2014 68,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 63,806 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,790 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,778 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on but not affecting performance.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,524 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,416 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 WBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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