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MJ04 GWP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,747 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,819 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm 245/40/17

Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,280 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm 245/40/17

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,167 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 22,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 22,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking 225/45/17

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,612 miles

crack on offside front tyre on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,610 miles

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

crack on offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2009 16,513 miles

off side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 6 May 2008 13,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,438 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 GWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ04 GWP, 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 MJ04 GWP registered?

MJ04 GWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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