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MO04 CJB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO04 CJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 120,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,2,1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4,2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 May 2023 120,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,2,1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4,2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,980 miles

Thorn penetrated side wall of off side rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2021 100,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Thorn penetrated side wall of off side rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,999 miles

Undersides general surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Undersides general surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,943 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,468 miles

osf droplink has a split dust cover but no free play in joint

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,954 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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MO04 CJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MO04 CJB, 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 MO04 CJB registered?

MO04 CJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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