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FJ54 FLC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 65,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,596 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,632 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,956 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls (rubber perished

Fail 26 Nov 2018 43,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls (rubber perished

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,969 miles

osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,969 miles

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

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

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

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Rear Tyre approx. 3mm and cracking and perished on side wall

Fail 8 Nov 2016 40,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords approx. 3mm of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting stop lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting fog lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Rear Tyre approx. 3mm and cracking and perished on side wall

Rear reverse lights staying on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres slight cracking to side walls

offside rear tyre slight cracking to side walls

Fail 5 Nov 2013 34,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres slight cracking to side walls

offside rear tyre slight cracking to side walls

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,629 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,629 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,809 miles

eml on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,761 miles

Engine Warning Lamp On

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 FLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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