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FV04 UTR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,056 mi
Last recorded130,056 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,056 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 126,733 miles

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

underneath tray fitted + slightly oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 11,783 miles

under body rusted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 117,883 miles

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

under body rusted

under tray fitted

Fail 26 May 2015 108,873 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 108,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 102,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 94,826 miles

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 2 May 2012 84,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 75,074 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brakes are noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,073 miles

advise undershield fitted inspection difficult. advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,599 miles

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,269 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 37,269 miles

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

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 UTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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