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MJ04 PLF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,483 mi
Last recorded157,483 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 157,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 146,836 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 146,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 127,034 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 127,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,598 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 115,596 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,326 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,209 miles

Nearside parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 85,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 731,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 63,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 47,294 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 29,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 PLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

MJ04 PLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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