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BC04 VJM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 163,361 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 130,944 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to low to read

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,334 miles

rear number plate numbers and letters starting to fade.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,215 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,439 miles

N/S/F and the O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,794 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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BC04 VJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BC04 VJM, 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 BC04 VJM registered?

BC04 VJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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