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OE04 FBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,672 mi
Last recorded120,672 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,447 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,137 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 106,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2019 106,363 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2018 97,775 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 82,377 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

battery loose, but secure at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,447 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,480 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,342 miles

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

slite play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 7 May 2009 27,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,250 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 19,520 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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OE04 FBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE04 FBV, 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 OE04 FBV registered?

OE04 FBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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