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MJ04 GXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,106 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,532 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body covers and wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,531 miles

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

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

205/55/16 tyres fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body covers and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,514 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,523 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,513 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 26,895 miles

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

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 GXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

MJ04 GXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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