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CT04 JLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,893 mi
Last recorded113,893 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,893 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,893 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,270 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,167 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,853 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,853 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,649 miles

engine management light on

strong advise nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

Fail 15 Feb 2013 78,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

strong advise nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,949 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CT04 JLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT04 JLU, 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 CT04 JLU registered?

CT04 JLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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