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FJ54 CCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,412 mi
Last recorded61,412 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 CCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint steel arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

battery tray corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,398 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,814 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,881 miles

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

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

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

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

mil lamp on

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

mil lamp on

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,499 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

mil lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

mil lamp on

rear shockers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,399 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,443 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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FJ54 CCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ54 CCD, 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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FJ54 CCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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