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222 AXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 104,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,247 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,684 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 102,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 101,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,089 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 100,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits and co2 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 98,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( alloy arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( alloy arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,810 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,051 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,863 miles

o/s/r brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 58,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 58,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,271 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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222 AXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 222 AXJ, 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 222 AXJ registered?

222 AXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is 222 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 AXJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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