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FN04 VFC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,594 mi
Last recorded137,594 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 137,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,596 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,041 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 127,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 112,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,235 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,710 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,887 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,108 miles

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

offside lower windsreen has damage outside swept area and slight stone chips in zone A

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,124 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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FN04 VFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN04 VFC registered?

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

Is FN04 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 VFC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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