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HS53 FJY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on lower gearbox

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 101,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Chalk marked which one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on lower gearbox

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit. Inner pads not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,892 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Location chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on and around gearbox

Temporary fuel cap used

Fail 3 Jul 2024 93,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Location chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on and around gearbox

Temporary fuel cap used

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,289 miles

Coolant reservoir slightly hissing under pressure, possible leak, or air leak where the water doesn't sit

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint dust cover fail, although play is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play is advised but highly recommended to change track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant reservoir slightly hissing under pressure, possible leak, or air leak where the water doesn't sit

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint dust cover fail, although play is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play is advised but highly recommended to change track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,897 miles

Air box pipe broken

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread of tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 76,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Air box pipe broken

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread of tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,596 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,592 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,385 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)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,027 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,931 miles

both front tyres have perish cuts on inside sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,818 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm tread

osr tyre on 4mm tread

Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,551 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 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJY, 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 HS53 FJY registered?

HS53 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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