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MH04 VLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

246,166 mi
Last recorded246,166 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 246,166 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 232,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 217,129 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,482 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 172,918 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 172,918 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 159,898 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 159,898 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 141,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 137,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 125,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 112,681 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 99,841 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated on its outersidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,407 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,519 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,283 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,960 miles

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

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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MH04 VLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH04 VLJ, 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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MH04 VLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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