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FT04 PFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,234 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,772 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Dec 2016 58,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,127 miles

items removed from the drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,127 miles

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

items removed from the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,336 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly scrubbed on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,508 miles

both rear tyres close to legallimit

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,077 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,985 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,451 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 PFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

FT04 PFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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