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BJ04 GFU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,446 mi
Last recorded224,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 224,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 197,954 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 191,214 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 191,149 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 164,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 153,276 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 144,510 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 138,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 138,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 130,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,814 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 GFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

BJ04 GFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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