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J7 TUP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,103 mi
Last recorded58,103 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 58,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,208 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,098 miles

Front registration plate has very slight damage, but it does not affect reading of figures

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,715 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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J7 TUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J7 TUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 TUP registered?

J7 TUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is J7 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 TUP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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