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MJ 1680

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,066 mi
Last recorded203,066 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ 1680
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 203,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 201,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 200,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 199,942 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 199,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 193,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 187,522 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 187,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 182,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 177,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 171,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 163,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 156,016 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 155,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 138,636 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,801 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2012 118,304 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 118,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,683 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,670 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Requires brahe check,front and rear discs wearing and parking brake not releasing correctly.Parking brake only just passed test.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,304 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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MJ 1680 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ 1680, 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 MJ 1680 registered?

MJ 1680 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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