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BF04 JAU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 83,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 83,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,021 miles

Both top mounts rough on rotation

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded

Wheel bearing has play [5.1.3 (a) (i)] Nearside Front

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,590 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,022 miles

Front both front top mounts noisey when turning

Pass 22 May 2019 71,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,605 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded no breaks present

Centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded exhaust still secure

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside front wiper blade split but not affecting view out of windscreen

Pass 23 May 2016 65,344 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

front number plate deteriorated

small chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 26 May 2015 63,873 miles

front number plate becoming deteriorated

small chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,076 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,732 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,546 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey due to new brakes fitted front and rear

Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,546 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal slightly spongey due to new brakes fitted front and rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,959 miles

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

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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BF04 JAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF04 JAU, 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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BF04 JAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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