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FV04 FBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,215 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 108,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,363 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 100,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,966 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 80,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2014 76,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,354 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 64,653 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,549 miles

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,337 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 FBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

FV04 FBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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