MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Trackrod end corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine warning light on
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Engine warning light on
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
1.UNABLE TO FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE & FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.2.BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE & OUTSIDE EDGES.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BJ04 CKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BJ04 CKN, 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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BJ04 CKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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