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M200 JKY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,552 mi
Last recorded75,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 75,552 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 15 May 2026 75,551 miles

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 6 May 2025 71,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 68,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 May 2023 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 May 2022 60,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 60,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,535 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,380 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,875 miles

L.E.D inop in highlevel brake light

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,693 miles

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

L.E.D inop in highlevel brake light

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,022 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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M200 JKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M200 JKY, 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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M200 JKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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