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2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,388 mi
Last recorded56,388 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 46,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,461 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,283 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,858 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,315 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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940 URL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 940 URL, 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 940 URL registered?

940 URL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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