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EF04 FJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,732 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes perishing

center exhaust hanger bracket broken off but system still secure

gear box oil leak

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,862 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,510 miles

center exhaust has metal hanger bracket corroded off but system is still secure

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,506 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

center exhaust has metal hanger bracket corroded off but system is still secure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,608 miles

exhaust center section hanger corroded off but system still secure

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight inner rim damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 May 2012 49,929 miles

n/s/f outer edge of tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2011 45,087 miles

both front t.c.a bushes slight cracking

n/s/r tyre low on tread, 2/4mm

Pass 10 May 2010 38,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,912 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 26,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,085 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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EF04 FJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF04 FJJ, 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 EF04 FJJ registered?

EF04 FJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is EF04 FJJ safe to buy?

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