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FJ54 CCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 CCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 84,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,096 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body rust

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,064 miles

Rear springs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front grabbing slightly

Rear springs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,031 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 36,337 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe at joint (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,250 miles

Both nearside tyres cracked in tread area

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 38,246 miles

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

Both nearside tyres cracked in tread area

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,512 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,834 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,179 miles

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,855 miles

noise rear hub

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,340 miles

o/side front tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,354 miles

both rear tyres are approaching legal limits

suspect os and ns rear brake pads are sticking in caliper housings.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are approaching legal limits

suspect os and ns rear brake pads are sticking in caliper housings.

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 CCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CCN, 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 CCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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