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FD54 YFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 127,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 120,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam plug burnt (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,072 miles

centre/rear exh mount bracket corroded

nsf and nsr tyres have damage to side walls cords not exposed

Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre/rear exh mount bracket corroded

nsf and nsr tyres have damage to side walls cords not exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,590 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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FD54 YFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD54 YFJ, 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 FD54 YFJ registered?

FD54 YFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is FD54 YFJ safe to buy?

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