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J8 DBA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,702 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,197 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 104,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 102,784 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front mounting (2.4.G.1)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,924 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,649 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 96,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,201 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear number plate a little deteriated.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,257 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,795 miles

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

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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J8 DBA 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 66.7%.

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 J8 DBA, 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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J8 DBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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