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BD04 SJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,989 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,144 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jan 2013 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,728 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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BD04 SJV 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 BD04 SJV, 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 BD04 SJV registered?

BD04 SJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is BD04 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 SJV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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