MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under covers fitted
Centre exhaust bracket corroded
engine covers and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle
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
offside front tyre slightly detiorated on side wall
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
offside front tyre slightly detiorated on side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre detiorated on outer side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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