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EK54 FKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,760 mi
Last recorded143,760 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,236 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,399 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full length undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 130,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,492 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort to o/s

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 126,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort to o/s

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,714 miles

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

light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,174 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread.

slight splits in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,436 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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EK54 FKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK54 FKJ, 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 EK54 FKJ registered?

EK54 FKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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