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BJ04 LBL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,692 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,995 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexes getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

some corrosion both rear outer and undersills plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexes getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

some corrosion both rear outer and undersills plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,836 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

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

Offside Side repeater lense damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2018 81,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated

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

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

Offside Side repeater lense damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front side repeater lens damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front side repeater lens damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,737 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator stalk is slightly loose however functions correctly.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Several small stone chips to windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,194 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator stalk is slightly loose however functions correctly.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Several small stone chips to windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,072 miles

All tyres are perished and low on tread

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,058 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 LBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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