MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
wheel arch, brake pipe, inner sills, subframe, suspension components front to rear corroded all
Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
wheel arch, brake pipe, inner sills, subframe, suspension components front to rear corroded all
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side sills all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side sills all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side sills all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side sills all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside wiper split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside wiper split
under tray fitted
offside front tyre damaged on sidewall
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre damaged on sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not distorted or revealing braiding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front bottom formost suspension arm has its ball joint gaitor split.
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ04 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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