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FG04 JVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,167 mi
Last recorded151,167 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 144,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 137,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 125,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 119,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

external boot release not working

nearside front tyre tread damaged outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,723 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2010 91,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 75,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,508 miles

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

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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FG04 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG04 JVR, 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 FG04 JVR registered?

FG04 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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