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ET04 FYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,103 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 91,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,257 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged ,cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,479 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,088 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,578 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,744 miles

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

power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,440 miles

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

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

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

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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ET04 FYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET04 FYJ, 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 ET04 FYJ registered?

ET04 FYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for ET04 FYJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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