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FM04 TYC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 94,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,022 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,411 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 64,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 18,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner sidewall slight tear but not deep

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left

o/s/r tyre 4mm/3mm/4mm tread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,246 miles

both front tyres cracking inner sidewalls

cut in sidewall n/s front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 7,016 miles

cut in outer sidewall n/s/front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,598 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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FM04 TYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM04 TYC, 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 FM04 TYC registered?

FM04 TYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is FM04 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 TYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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