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M22 JBE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,185 mi
Last recorded160,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 160,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 156,536 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 156,533 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Mirror glass excessively discoloured due to overheating heating element (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 153,252 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Missing due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 153,250 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Missing due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,471 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 148,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 143,287 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 140,853 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 137,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 137,153 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,854 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 130,854 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,459 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 118,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 109,150 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,277 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes perrished and worn.

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

advise slight binding from offside front wheel.

Pass 20 May 2014 90,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front lower arm bushes worn.

advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 19 May 2014 90,592 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front lower arm bushes worn.

advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 22 May 2013 82,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing lower on middle,2.0mm

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front screen chipped

advise rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 73,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs just on legal limits worn.

advise rear number plate letters and numbers faded.

Pass 26 May 2011 62,687 miles

advise front brake discs,inner edges,corroded and lipped and nearing min thickness

advise rear number plate,black lettering starting to fade

Pass 26 May 2010 53,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,902 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 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M22 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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