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CJ04 HCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 157,834 miles

Centre brake light not working

anti slip on parking brake paddle missing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 157,834 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 382 bulb renewed (1.3.2b)

anti slip on parking brake paddle missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 138,552 miles

near side front fog light missing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 138,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front fog light missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 111,299 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 102,389 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,987 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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CJ04 HCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CJ04 HCJ, 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 CJ04 HCJ registered?

CJ04 HCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for CJ04 HCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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