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JX03 KEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX03 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 86,270 miles

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))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,123 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around rear suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2025 79,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 76,726 miles

centre exhaust and join corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

many parts of suspension corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 76,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust and join corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

many parts of suspension corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,446 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

many parts of suspension badly corroded

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect certain items

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

vacuum leak on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,985 miles

air leak on engine

many parts of suspension corroded

plastic covers fitted on many parts of vehicle so unable to look at

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 71,985 miles

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

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

air leak on engine

many parts of suspension corroded

plastic covers fitted on many parts of vehicle so unable to look at

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,863 miles

rear road springs corroded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,853 miles

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

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

rear road springs corroded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,557 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,556 miles

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

rear springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,330 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,330 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,602 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,835 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,860 miles

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

unable to fully check brake pipes etc due to factory fitted undertrays

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,707 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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JX03 KEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JX03 KEY, 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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JX03 KEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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