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FT04 EUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 EUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

covers & trays

Pass 15 May 2018 120,775 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust system corroded

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and has cuts in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 120,775 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust system corroded

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and has cuts in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,824 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,489 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Various body damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 101,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,148 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,165 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,076 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 73,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,195 miles

Centre 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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FT04 EUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT04 EUD, 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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FT04 EUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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