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FJ54 FCA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 122,700 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,908 miles

ESP M.I.L on

Engine M.I.L on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,697 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,223 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,414 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,948 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,631 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 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FJ54 FCA, 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 FJ54 FCA registered?

FJ54 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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