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FV04 FBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,591 mi
Last recorded173,591 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 173,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 161,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps misty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 156,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 139,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,039 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components with signs of oil

Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction sensors (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components with signs of oil

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

under tray has fitted could not check all components

Fail 31 May 2016 101,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

engine management light shows on dash

under tray has fitted could not check all components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,304 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,957 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,611 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 39,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 32,238 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 FBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

FV04 FBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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