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J90 PWH

2004 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C 32073,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 PWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,183 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure column switches loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items

rear subframe rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,362 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil in undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,634 miles

front screen has a small chip in central area

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,506 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST IN LIMIT SUGGEST REPAIR OR REPLACE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 92,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST IN LIMIT SUGGEST REPAIR OR REPLACE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,818 miles

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,440 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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J90 PWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J90 PWH, 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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J90 PWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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