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MD04 SJU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 171,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At n/s/r and o/s/r near suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 170,964 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions erratic

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,009 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions erratic but within limits

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 20 Dec 2022 106,009 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions erratic but within limits

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,839 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,402 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 105,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 104,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 102,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,938 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,447 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,447 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,174 miles

rear exh mtg broken

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,510 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn to 3.0mm on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,083 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,160 miles

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

nearside front inner brake pad appears low, advise closer inspection of brakes.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,560 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,560 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,951 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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MD04 SJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

MD04 SJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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The MOT history for MD04 SJU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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