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M22 BLA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,355 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,355 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,583 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,539 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,983 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,702 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,817 miles

rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,914 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 31,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f lower suspension joint dust cover split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,511 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 7 Mar 2011 22,511 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 6,083 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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M22 BLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M22 BLA, 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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M22 BLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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