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BJ04 KMA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

275,806 mi
Last recorded275,806 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 275,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 275,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 267,474 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 267,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 258,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 255,754 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 255,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 252,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 252,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 248,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 242,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 242,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 234,744 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 221,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 200,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 200,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 172,253 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 172,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 150,002 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres close to limit markers

corrosion on rear of vehicle underneath

middle exhaust bracket corroded

rear high level brake light not working

stone chips in windscreen & damage to windscreen nearside corner

vehicle covered underneath plastic belly pans

Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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