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BJ04 FPN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,631 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broke

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2.00mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,770 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,831 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,831 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,038 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,138 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 39,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage to windscreen

track rod ends dust covers split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,640 miles

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

front brake to flexys have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,864 miles

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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BJ04 FPN 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 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 BJ04 FPN, 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 FPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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