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AR04 JUK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,623 mi
Last recorded229,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 229,623 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 229,623 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 134,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 127,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions too clean for smoke tester to pick up reading.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,319 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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AR04 JUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR04 JUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 JUK registered?

AR04 JUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is AR04 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 JUK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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