MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone a less 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone a less 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT04 VMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?
FT04 VMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2004.
Is FT04 VMC safe to buy?
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