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BJ04 FVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,943 mi
Last recorded210,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 210,943 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 210,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 200,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 188,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 176,185 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 176,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 151,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 140,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 130,716 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 130,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 120,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 120,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,902 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 103,902 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,126 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 FVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FVE, 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 BJ04 FVE registered?

BJ04 FVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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