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MX54 JHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 96,770 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 96,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 96,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to spit with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to spit with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 81,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Rubber missing off parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play in N/S Camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split on O/S/F Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play in O/S Camber arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust jointing bolts corroded and snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to spit with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to spit with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,113 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust fouling the rear antiroll bar

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,346 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,911 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls perished

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 16 Aug 2013 42,125 miles

Nearside front tyre perished inner sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,806 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting has been repaired, still secure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake feels slack advise adjustment

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Slight water ingress into nearside side repeater lense, still visable

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,244 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,532 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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MX54 JHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX54 JHJ, 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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MX54 JHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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