MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BACK (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BACK (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
both sides rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
both sides rear coil springs corroded
offside rear tyre low on pressure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 PZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?
FV04 PZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.
Is FV04 PZU safe to buy?
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