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FY04 JHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 174,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise unable to assess all rigid brake pipes above fuel tank or undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 169,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise unable to assess all rigid brake pipes above fuel tank or undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 163,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 163,986 miles

Indicator switch faulty wont cancel correctly from right position also indicator wont stay in operation on right position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 156,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 145,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,242 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 3 Mar 2010 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,922 miles

Advise stronge smell of deisel in & around engine bay area in need of attention asap no leak noted at time of test but near side of engine mountings area damp!

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 JHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHJ, 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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FY04 JHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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