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MB04 JRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,730 mi
Last recorded40,730 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 JRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 40,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,468 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear subframe mounting prescribed area corroded both side

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,516 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,299 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,500 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION MOUNT MISSING BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGHT TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Pass 2 May 2018 27,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 16 May 2017 24,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,106 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,313 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

unable to full inspect brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 12 May 2014 20,627 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,194 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,193 miles

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

screw in o/s rear tyre

tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,745 miles

unable to see full front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 7 May 2009 10,727 miles

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to under covers

Fail 7 May 2008 9,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to under sheilds

Pass 7 May 2008 9,557 miles

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

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to under sheilds

Pass 8 May 2007

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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MB04 JRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MB04 JRX, 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 MB04 JRX registered?

MB04 JRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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