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L20 JNT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,922 mi
Last recorded256,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 JNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 256,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 249,215 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 238,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 211,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 211,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 159,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,727 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,699 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,515 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,332 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,332 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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 21 Oct 2010 47,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 47,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 39,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,906 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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L20 JNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L20 JNT, 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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L20 JNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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