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FA53 ENJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,406 mi
Last recorded230,406 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 ENJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 230,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 214,618 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 203,856 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 203,855 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 193,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 193,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 184,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 184,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 174,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 127,490 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 155,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 132,965 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 132,965 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 115,963 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,942 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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FA53 ENJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA53 ENJ, 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 FA53 ENJ registered?

FA53 ENJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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