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FM04 YCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,471 mi
Last recorded88,471 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,242 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,239 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 36,883 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 YCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

FM04 YCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 YCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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