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MD04 JED

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 64,731 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,619 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,384 miles

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

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,179 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,153 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,949 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,950 miles

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

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

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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MD04 JED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MD04 JED, 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 MD04 JED registered?

MD04 JED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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