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MRC 44

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 44
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 88,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,864 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,791 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,226 miles

advise on corrosion to both front brake pipes to flex hoses

Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,226 miles

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

advise on corrosion to both front brake pipes to flex hoses

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 62,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,535 miles

damage to nearside windscreen exceeding 40mm but not seriously affect the drivers veiw of the road. both rear tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,148 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 29,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,597 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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MRC 44 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MRC 44, 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 MRC 44 registered?

MRC 44 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is MRC 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRC 44 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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