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JC04 JRC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,795 mi
Last recorded175,795 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC04 JRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,795 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

Small split in the nearside front drop link dust cover.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 175,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlights are deteriorating.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small split in the nearside front drop link dust cover.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,398 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

O/S/F inner brake pad is worn extremely low.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 165,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F inner brake pad is worn extremely low.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 157,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 146,516 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Nov 2019 164,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,075 miles

Play in the O/S/F lower rear suspension arm. Bush is split.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 137,075 miles

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

Play in the O/S/F lower rear suspension arm. Bush is split.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Wipers poor.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 125,205 miles

Play in N/S/F front lower arm. Bush is split.

Play in both offside lower arms. Bushes are split.

Wipers arms are worn and do not hold the wipers flat against the screen.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 125,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine light is on.

Play in N/S/F front lower arm. Bush is split.

Play in both offside lower arms. Bushes are split.

Wipers arms are worn and do not hold the wipers flat against the screen.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,652 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the outer edge.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the outer edge.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,073 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges.

O/S/R brake is binding.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges.

O/S/R brake is binding.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 77,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,049 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pads very low

Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,900 miles

wet test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators faded colour to almost white

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,900 miles

both rear indicators faded colour to almost white

underside of vehicle very muddy

wet test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,886 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,842 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 49,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,065 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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JC04 JRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JC04 JRC, 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 JC04 JRC registered?

JC04 JRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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