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GJ04 XJN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 136,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,669 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 118,916 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,892 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty Direction Indicator. (1.4.A.1)

Front Brake Discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Front o/s and n/s Tyres have cuts across the central three quarters of the Diameter.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

near side rear tyre starting to wear on tyre tread outter edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,651 miles

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

near side rear tyre starting to wear on tyre tread outter edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,658 miles

Brake discs are corroded all around

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,279 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,799 miles

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

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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GJ04 XJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ04 XJN, 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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GJ04 XJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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