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FM04 EDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,308 mi
Last recorded19,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,308 miles

internal display stating fault on n/s mirror indicator . no fault found

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

o/s/f tyre tread and side walls perishing

rear number plate delaminating

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 19,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

internal display stating fault on n/s mirror indicator . no fault found

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

o/s/f tyre tread and side walls perishing

rear number plate delaminating

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,277 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 17,686 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 15,909 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,498 miles

floors and sill sections covered by trims and panels

n/side front tyre starting to perish in tread and side walls

n/side front tyre wall damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2010 12,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 10,112 miles

nail in nsf tyre plus radial splits in tread

radial splits in nsf tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 8,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,597 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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FM04 EDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM04 EDJ, 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 FM04 EDJ registered?

FM04 EDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 EDJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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