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FP04 JXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

217,374 mi
Last recorded217,374 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 217,374 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 201,049 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

undertray's fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 185,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 185,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 171,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 254,148 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside small crack in windscreen(far left)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 144,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 144,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 129,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 129,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,067 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 114,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,755 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,783 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,381 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,379 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 47,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,681 miles

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

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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FP04 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP04 JXC, 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 FP04 JXC registered?

FP04 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is FP04 JXC safe to buy?

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