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FC04 JGF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 108,597 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust mount broken but system not insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,561 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine covers and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,561 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,742 miles

offside front tyre slightly detiorated on side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre slightly detiorated on side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,472 miles

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

offside rear tyre detiorated on outer side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,905 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 83,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre worn opn inner edge,badly cracking up on inner and outer edges

noise from rear brakes when parking brake is applied

o/s/f inner wheel-arch liner damaged

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in outer edge,close to cord construction

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has hole in outer edge of tread area,deep enough to reach cord construction

parking brake efficiency uneven

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,846 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has hole in outer edge of tread area,deep enough to reach cord construction

parking brake efficiency uneven

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,707 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,911 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,162 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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FC04 JGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FC04 JGF, 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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FC04 JGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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