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FN04 VFS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 107,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2019 74,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs sensor wire fouling anti roll bar link on lock to lock (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 72,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,435 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside ()

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,434 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside ()

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,753 miles

rear silencer corroded at pipe to box weld

Fail 16 Jun 2016 58,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded at pipe to box weld

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,347 miles

EML on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre perished

oil leak from autobox

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,658 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,390 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 23,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,965 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 VFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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