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FY54 EOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,415 mi
Last recorded137,415 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 130,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,764 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 125,764 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2013 121,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 115,578 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,147 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 108,064 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,701 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,869 miles

Couldnt inspect all of under car due to under body shields.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,156 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls slight cracking

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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FY54 EOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FY54 EOJ, 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 FY54 EOJ registered?

FY54 EOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FY54 EOJ safe to buy?

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