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A7 RJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 180,436 miles

n/s/f suspensin leg slight weak

Pass 7 Nov 2020 174,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 169,913 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 163,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 153,728 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)

hand brake just met legal requirment

Pass 10 Nov 2016 234,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 23,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 135,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,505 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

EML Light On

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,006 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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A7 RJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 A7 RJX, 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 A7 RJX registered?

A7 RJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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