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OV04 FYC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,270 mi
Last recorded39,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 37,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,321 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated downward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt downward facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,830 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 26,829 miles

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

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

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,578 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 15,445 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OV04 FYC 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 85%.

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 OV04 FYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV04 FYC registered?

OV04 FYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is OV04 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 FYC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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