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MD04 JSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,296 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 119,296 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,513 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,135 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,864 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,756 miles

component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted and component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,279 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,737 miles

marks in windscreen

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre showing wear

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,070 miles

both door mirrors slightly loose

marks in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,253 miles

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

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 JSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD04 JSZ, 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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MD04 JSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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