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J88 CWT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 103,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,870 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dipped headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,870 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dipped headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,657 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 98,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 93,948 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 90,698 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 86,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,523 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,171 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,284 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

tear in nearside front and rear tyre side walls not down to ply or cord

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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J88 CWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J88 CWT, 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 J88 CWT registered?

J88 CWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is J88 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 CWT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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