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FV04 VNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,437 mi
Last recorded147,437 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 147,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens smashed with sharp edge protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 145,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,197 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,207 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,406 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,666 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VNM 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 68.8%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

FV04 VNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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