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J4 MRM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,594 mi
Last recorded37,594 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,594 miles

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 6 Nov 2024 35,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,577 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 33,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,912 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,536 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 27,535 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,359 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 21,359 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,429 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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J4 MRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 J4 MRM, 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 J4 MRM registered?

J4 MRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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