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M19 JLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,394 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,330 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 16 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre support brackets broken (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning on

engine bay covers fitted

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement of 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,472 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,472 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 56,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,152 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 48,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 41,669 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,639 miles

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 May 2008 21,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,743 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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M19 JLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M19 JLJ, 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 M19 JLJ registered?

M19 JLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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