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M29 JLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,880 mi
Last recorded184,880 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 184,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 178,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 172,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 165,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes coroded

exhaust coroded

oil leak

rear springs coroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 157,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 153,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 152,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 1.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 150,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 137,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 408,734 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,934 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 595,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 91,130 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,489 miles

both raer tyres low 205/55v16

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,603 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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M29 JLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M29 JLY, 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 M29 JLY registered?

M29 JLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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