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FT04 ETZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 100,870 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 96,269 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 93,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not detected

Fail 14 May 2016 93,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not detected

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 77,932 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,896 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,317 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,253 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,796 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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FT04 ETZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FT04 ETZ, 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 FT04 ETZ registered?

FT04 ETZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is FT04 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 ETZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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