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FY04 JDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,124 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,975 miles

rear windscreen missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,929 miles

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

rear windscreen missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,377 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,353 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2010 72,308 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 72,308 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2009 61,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,060 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 JDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY04 JDZ, 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 JDZ registered?

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

Is FY04 JDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 JDZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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