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C1 FGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,403 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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C1 FGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 FGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C1 FGJ registered?

C1 FGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is C1 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 FGJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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