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N555 SJW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,884 mi
Last recorded46,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 SJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,884 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,443 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 38,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front, rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 38,917 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front, rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 33,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,842 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,389 miles

Front suspension lower rear arm rubber bushes starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 22,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,492 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,009 miles

Front & rear tyres o/s & n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,633 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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N555 SJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N555 SJW, 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 N555 SJW registered?

N555 SJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is N555 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 SJW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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