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MH54 JMO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,215 mi
Last recorded207,215 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 207,215 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 207,193 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine and component under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 121,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine and component under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 116,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre starting to deteriorated on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2015 115,521 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre starting to deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,124 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,812 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,298 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,266 miles

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

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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MH54 JMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MH54 JMO, 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 MH54 JMO registered?

MH54 JMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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