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J44 HCW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,095 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2018 61,897 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps are cloudy

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti-roll bar has moved to one side (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps are cloudy

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,952 miles

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

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

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 35,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,884 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 33,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,910 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 20,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,068 miles

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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J44 HCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J44 HCW, 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 J44 HCW registered?

J44 HCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is J44 HCW safe to buy?

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