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AJ04 HOG

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,596 mi
Last recorded159,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,596 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 159,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 90,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,479 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,910 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads (no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre cracking between treads(no cords showing)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,141 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 33,141 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ04 HOG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 AJ04 HOG, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ04 HOG registered?

AJ04 HOG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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