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FN04 VEX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,349 mi
Last recorded123,349 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,349 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Fail 1 Dec 2020 123,349 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 28 May 2019 110,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 100,038 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 96,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,795 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN04 VEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN04 VEX, 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 FN04 VEX registered?

FN04 VEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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