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MM04 FSE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,032 mi
Last recorded158,032 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 147,236 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,611 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 136,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 128,604 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 128,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 119,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 102,428 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 102,428 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 100,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 100,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 99,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,108 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake pipes slighty corroded advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,271 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,326 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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MM04 FSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM04 FSE, 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 MM04 FSE registered?

MM04 FSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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