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CJ04 RVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 84,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear arms and frame and springs are corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 78,019 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 78,019 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,774 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,774 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,121 miles

N/SREAR TYRE HAS NIAL IN TREAD

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

S/COROSION TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS WIPER BLADE SMEARING

OSF TYYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF TYYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,451 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 35,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CJ04 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

CJ04 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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