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AV54 PJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C 32073,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,947 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Close to excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 127,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,359 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 111,103 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,826 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,654 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 85,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Boot open button sticks

Brake pad warning light on dash

Centre exhaust joints well corroded

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall - close to cords showing

n/s/r tyre valve well perished

o/s/r indicator well faded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2009 50,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,321 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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AV54 PJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 73,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 PJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 PJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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