MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
general under body corrosion
plastic under trays fitted could not view
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pads all round are starting to get low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pads all round are starting to get low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to screen
front brakes worn
uneven wear on o/s/f tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
damage to screen
front brakes worn
uneven wear on o/s/f tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise both front wheel bearings have slight play/ advise adjustment
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FC04 JVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.
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