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MH54 FAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,149 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 111,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 111,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,179 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 101,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 9 Sep 2015 95,053 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,064 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,912 miles

n\s\f tyre outer edge worn

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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MH54 FAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH54 FAJ, 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 MH54 FAJ registered?

MH54 FAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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