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FY04 JHH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,264 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 29 Oct 2014 92,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 77,844 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,344 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 65,816 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 65,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,997 miles

advise front wiper worn

advise hand brake poor

minor play front wheels

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 JHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FY04 JHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 JHH registered?

FY04 JHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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