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C17 JRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 91,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,464 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 73,412 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer bottle cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 68,929 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

nearside front suspension lower rear arm inner bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,867 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,310 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,830 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,303 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,775 miles

large under trays

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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C17 JRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C17 JRJ, 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 C17 JRJ registered?

C17 JRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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