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BF04 JLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,392 mi
Last recorded142,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 142,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt retractor weak

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system poor condition

indicator stalk faulty but still operational

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear section next to diff broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped, 10-15mm wide on inner faces - pads ok, inners approx. 4mm thick, outers approx. 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty doesn't stay in on position for o/s unless held (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside door mirror indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting

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

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

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

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

bracket on centre exhaust section partially broken

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear section next to diff broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped, 10-15mm wide on inner faces - pads ok, inners approx. 4mm thick, outers approx. 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty doesn't stay in on position for o/s unless held (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside door mirror indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting

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

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

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

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

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

bracket on centre exhaust section partially broken

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,096 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 67,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished

front wipers starting to smear

idle has slight fluctuation

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 62,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,903 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 64,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,659 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 51,620 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,344 miles

wear front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2007 38,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wear front brake discs

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 JLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLV, 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 JLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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