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G7 JPW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,949 mi
Last recorded123,949 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 JPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,309 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR & OSR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,506 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres edges worn

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,875 miles

Offside Parking brake requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both - badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,693 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 88,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,695 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,694 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,572 miles

corrosion both front brake discs

stone damage screen

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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G7 JPW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 G7 JPW, 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 G7 JPW registered?

G7 JPW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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