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MM04 PVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,557 mi
Last recorded217,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 PVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 217,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 217,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 207,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2015 191,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 191,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 167,884 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 148,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 125,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 125,165 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 122,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 129,953 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,564 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,941 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 94,941 miles

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

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 PVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MM04 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

MM04 PVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is MM04 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM04 PVV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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