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J2 PVW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,129 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,954 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

general underbody corrosion

indicators becoming pale

metal brake pipes corroded

rear lower arms plastic coverings

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

general underbody corrosion

indicators becoming pale

metal brake pipes corroded

rear lower arms plastic coverings

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,906 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

general underbody corrosion

indicator bulbs becoming pale

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than o/s

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,172 miles

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

coil springs starting to corrode

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than o/s

rear suspension components corroded

slight cracking starting in tyres tread

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,142 miles

coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,292 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,558 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in plastic covers

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front service brake showing slight brake imbalance[osf lazy]

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread area[205/55R16-91V] (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front service brake showing slight brake imbalance[osf lazy]

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,367 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,396 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,723 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,645 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

OSF track rod end dust cover perished

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,975 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J2 PVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J2 PVW, 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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J2 PVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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