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FY04 JBE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,711 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,362 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,513 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,247 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,176 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,777 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,928 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2016 51,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 43,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 37,492 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 32,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,813 miles

nearside rear parking brake slightly binding on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,414 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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FY04 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY04 JBE, 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 FY04 JBE registered?

FY04 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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