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FV04 BPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,599 mi
Last recorded131,599 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,488 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm on N/S front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pad warning light on dashboard, all pads new not worn

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,183 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 102,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 May 2019 101,817 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,579 miles

Exhaust bracket come adrift, exhaust still supported

Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust bracket come adrift, exhaust still supported

Pass 18 May 2017 86,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 86,730 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,794 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail end silencer pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both nearside & offside (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp insecure / adrift

underside engine oil leaking / low level;

Pass 12 May 2015 77,979 miles

Oil leak

near side front fog light loose

Fail 12 May 2015 77,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

near side front fog light loose

Pass 22 May 2014 66,130 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

Fail 20 May 2014 66,082 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 24 May 2013 59,029 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 18 May 2013 59,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 22 May 2012 55,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,806 miles

front brake pads low & discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,933 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,109 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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FV04 BPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FV04 BPE, 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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FV04 BPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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