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OE04 FEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,570 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,570 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,576 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,576 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,979 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2015 67,462 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,299 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,747 miles

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

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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OE04 FEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE04 FEJ, 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 OE04 FEJ registered?

OE04 FEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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