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FT04 FSD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing damage slight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 74,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,702 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,335 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

Oil leak misting of oil on sump ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2017 54,335 miles

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

Exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

Oil leak misting of oil on sump ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread badly cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,051 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,633 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2014 41,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,480 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked sidewalls

Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,479 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres slightly cracked sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,239 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 FSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT04 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

FT04 FSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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