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FV04 EUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 130,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,400 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 3 Aug 2012 99,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,483 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,786 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV04 EUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 EUY registered?

FV04 EUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is FV04 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 EUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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