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FV04 UTA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,151 mi
Last recorded139,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,151 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,793 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,793 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread edge.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 125,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 125,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt each wheel. (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,400 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,755 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 109,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,320 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,192 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 UTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

FV04 UTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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