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J12 JVG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,845 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,839 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,387 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays on at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays on at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,247 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 57,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,354 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,566 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J12 JVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J12 JVG, 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 J12 JVG registered?

J12 JVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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