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FV04 BXD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,714 mi
Last recorded164,714 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 164,714 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 164,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 161,027 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 161,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 155,466 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 155,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 153,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 153,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 150,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 145,163 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side repeater mirror lens craked on nearside

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 117,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,021 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,368 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 58,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 39,161 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)

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 BXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BXD, 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 FV04 BXD registered?

FV04 BXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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