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A3 JVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,844 mi
Last recorded119,844 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 119,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 111,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,449 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,259 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,991 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,991 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,155 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,225 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,624 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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A3 JVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A3 JVH, 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 A3 JVH registered?

A3 JVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for A3 JVH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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