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N500 JJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel coroded

full undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing buckle & stork (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,485 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF before flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,381 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing o/s & n/s bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing o/s & n/s bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,993 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,746 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,740 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,881 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,582 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 49,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,320 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 12,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,628 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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N500 JJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N500 JJJ, 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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N500 JJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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