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BJ04 GHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 45,803 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Pass 8 Jun 2020 39,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to perish

n/s front jacking block missing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,386 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,386 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,356 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 GHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

BJ04 GHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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