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MM04 FJY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,273 mi
Last recorded190,273 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 190,273 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 190,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 185,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 181,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 175,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in bearing lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing slight play in outer lower bearing (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 20 Jun 2016 164,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 164,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 158,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 152,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 152,391 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 147,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 133,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 118,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,808 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 72,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MM04 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM04 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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MM04 FJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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