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BG04 NNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,122 mi
Last recorded124,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 111,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,673 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,678 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,481 miles

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 24 May 2012 77,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,548 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,536 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,969 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,672 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG04 NNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG04 NNJ, 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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BG04 NNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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