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FV04 VNR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,549 mi
Last recorded171,549 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 171,549 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2014 171,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

brake pipes rusty

handbrake light stays on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 162,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 142,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,355 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,620 miles

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,898 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 93,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,833 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 82,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 82,796 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

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

Is FV04 VNR safe to buy?

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