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FX04 WVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 WVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 134,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit= 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L.light on

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre under tray lose

condition of nearside front under wing cover

rear side lights incorrect bulbs fitted

under covers fitted covering brake pipes

very heavy rusting to rear under body areas and sub-frame areas

Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,009 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml on

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,127 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear springs rusting

hole in plastic cover over offside front sill

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 17 Apr 2017 121,371 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear parking brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2016 118,777 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,205 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,646 miles

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

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly fluffed

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight bind on nearside rear and offside rear brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 94,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,160 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,052 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FX04 WVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX04 WVR, 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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FX04 WVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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