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EF04 FJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,322 mi
Last recorded141,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 141,322 miles

parking brake lever damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 131,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle in a dangerous condition to be driven

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,278 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,984 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,214 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres started too spit

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and get low

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 FJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJX, 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

How do I check the history of EF04 FJX?

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What year was EF04 FJX registered?

EF04 FJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is EF04 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 FJX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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