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FV04 VNK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,220 mi
Last recorded199,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2014 199,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 186,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 176,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 162,748 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 148,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 135,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 100,856 miles

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

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

both front lower arm front bushes starting to crack and perish

o/s/r tyre wearimg on outer edge

small stone chips to screen

Pass 7 May 2009 85,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 71,434 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 56,025 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 VNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

FV04 VNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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