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FA53 JUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,152 miles

engine malfuction msg displayed

engine noisy

glowplug light illuminated

indicator stalk faulty

oil leak

os headlamp weathered

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front +rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,041 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle noise

o/s/f headlight faded

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle noise

o/s/f headlight faded

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,301 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f head light faded

play in steering rack drumstick n/s/f

rattle from exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,135 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,472 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,152 miles

oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,355 miles

oil leak o/s/f

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,355 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,774 miles

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,906 miles

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

offside rear shock slightly soft

staining of oil around turbo

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,154 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,152 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,750 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 JUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

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

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