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MJ04 GAU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 123,953 miles
Fail 13 May 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 117,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 117,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 117,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 106,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brakes spongy

rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust supported ok

Pass 22 May 2018 102,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger missing but exhaust held ok

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2015 88,574 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,686 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,247 miles

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,113 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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MJ04 GAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJ04 GAU, 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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MJ04 GAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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