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FJ54 FDP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 141,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to brake pipes front

corrosion to rear subframe

lower arm bushes worn

Fail 25 Jan 2021 141,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

lower arm bushes worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to brake pipes front

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 136,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 119,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,559 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2016 102,596 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,284 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,284 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,700 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 FDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FJ54 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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