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CJ04 NRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,433 mi
Last recorded150,433 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 150,433 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 145,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 140,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 140,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (at hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (at hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 128,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 87,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,917 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,879 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,344 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 NRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CJ04 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

CJ04 NRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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