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FA53 JUF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,917 mi
Last recorded193,917 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 193,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 181,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 181,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door child lock activated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front torque arm ball joint dust cover slight damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Door child lock activated

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 144,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall and worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Door child lock activated

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 129,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,187 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,771 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,147 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,169 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 52,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,717 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,214 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 JUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

FA53 JUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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