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FT04 PGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,967 mi
Last recorded145,967 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 108,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 103,043 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 95,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 94,847 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 81,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,408 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)

Fail 17 May 2014 65,407 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 17 May 2013 56,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 56,496 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 46,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 46,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,520 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre on limit

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,160 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,822 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 PGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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