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FV04 YOA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,755 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,731 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

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

offside outer head lamp lens is weathering

Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,556 miles

horn unit showing signs of wear.

offside washer jet part blocked.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,542 miles

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

horn unit showing signs of wear.

offside washer jet part blocked.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,728 miles

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

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

possible diesel leak, no leak found at time of test, further investigation required.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,285 miles

signs of diesel loss from under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test.

Pass 11 May 2010 64,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,457 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,457 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,011 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 YOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

FV04 YOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 YOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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