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FA53 JUO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,524 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,913 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear various brake pipes corroded

Rear various suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,586 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear various brake pipes corroded

Rear various suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,965 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly deteriorated at top of glass

Various under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,714 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,807 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,606 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,675 miles

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

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

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 JUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA53 JUO, 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 JUO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FA53 JUO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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