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FN04 VFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,520 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of fatigue cracks between tread pattern

Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of fatigue cracks between tread pattern

Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,424 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 VFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

FN04 VFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is FN04 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 VFY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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