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BF04 JLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,577 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 73,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,670 miles

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

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

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 JLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JLU, 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 BF04 JLU registered?

BF04 JLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is BF04 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 JLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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