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FV04 KZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,791 mi
Last recorded125,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray rusty

noise turning rear wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2022 125,791 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray rusty

noise turning rear wheels

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,370 miles

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

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

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

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

battery tray poor condition

pollen filter housing was melted to the exhaust

rubbing noise turning the o/s/r wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

battery tray poor condition

pollen filter housing was melted to the exhaust

rubbing noise turning the o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,847 miles

front tyres worn on the outer edge

slight bind on the rear brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,847 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm inner bush (rear arm of two ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on the outer edge

slight bind on the rear brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,654 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported needs welding (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,496 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no spar wheel fitted at time of test. under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,337 miles

both front anti/ roll link dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low on edges

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,249 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,248 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,540 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,264 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,799 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 68,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,904 miles

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,904 miles

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

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 9 Dec 2009 54,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre outer edge low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,306 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,534 miles

front pads low

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 KZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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