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SF04UFW
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration SF04UFW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays
- sill covers fitted
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported poor repair o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,337 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported x 2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,874 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipes insecure
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,510 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,292 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,379 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 12 Jun 20267 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,429 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some surrounding compamts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various/nearside rear heavily rusted in places (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear bumper damaged
- door open light on
- trays/covers obscuring some testable items inc brake pipes
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumper damaged
- trays/covers obscuring some testable items inc brake pipes
- door open light on
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various/nearside rear heavily rusted in places (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some surrounding compamts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,757 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,635 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- corrosion on exhaust
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- corrosion on exhaust
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,384 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015 12 Jun 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,528 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,387 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 12 Jun 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,449 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,060 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 12 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010 12 Jun 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,119 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2009 12 Jun 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,716 MI
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SF04UFW was registered on 2004-05-17
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