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FC04HLA
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration FC04HLA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,220 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,305 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,033 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- age related surface rust to underside of vehicle
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear rear tyres close to wear marker
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,750 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,128 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported near rear exhaust box (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016 10 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,322 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,290 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 10 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,645 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 10 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,365 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,058 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,866 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010 10 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
13 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,392 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,164 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008 10 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,934 MI
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FC04HLA was registered on 2004-03-04
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