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A9 CBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis legs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,438 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 90,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavily corroded at the rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,065 miles

General corrosion at rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

General corrosion at rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,898 miles

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,132 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear subframe corroded

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2020 87,126 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear subframe corroded

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,577 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,740 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,320 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 81,279 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,835 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,251 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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A9 CBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A9 CBJ, 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 A9 CBJ registered?

A9 CBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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