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N14 JCH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 145,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 139,237 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2018 139,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,883 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 135,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,678 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,146 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 124,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 123,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,785 miles

rear exhaust has a mounting broken but secure at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2013 97,785 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust has a mounting broken but secure at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,088 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,982 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,405 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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N14 JCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N14 JCH, 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 N14 JCH registered?

N14 JCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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