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FV04 USX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,611 mi
Last recorded127,611 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 USX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 127,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 124,068 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 122,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,767 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,765 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,815 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 42,729 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 USX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

FV04 USX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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