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HS53 FJP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 93,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,036 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 86,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,111 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,637 miles

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

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,058 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scraping noise from o/s/r parking brake

Pass 10 May 2012 53,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,412 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,985 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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HS53 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HS53 FJP, 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

How do I check the history of HS53 FJP?

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What year was HS53 FJP registered?

HS53 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is HS53 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 FJP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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