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FN04 VFT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 98,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect turbo/intercooler pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 85,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,021 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 81,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,905 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 VFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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