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FM04 YXX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,498 mi
Last recorded97,498 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,498 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,897 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 70,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

fan belt cracked

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 18 May 2011 65,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,504 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 YXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

FM04 YXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is FM04 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 YXX shows 11 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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