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MJ04 UCW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,500 mi
Last recorded109,500 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut bushe cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,745 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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 6 Mar 2017 93,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,520 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,839 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,259 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,597 miles

Nearside 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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MJ04 UCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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