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FN04 VFL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,829 mi
Last recorded186,829 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 186,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 185,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 181,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 178,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 171,833 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 171,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 165,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 165,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 157,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,264 miles

Centre exhaust mount poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,537 miles

Centre exhaust mount poor

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,003 miles

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

brake pipes at rear corroded (borderline)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,669 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 124,565 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

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