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BJ04 LCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,569 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,861 miles

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front inner brake pads very worn

indicator stalk/wiper stalk wobbly

nearside front tyre outer wall small cut

oil beneath engine area

oil filler cap loose

parking brake release handle broken but works

Fail 23 Mar 2016 122,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front inner brake pads very worn

indicator stalk/wiper stalk wobbly

nearside front tyre outer wall small cut

oil beneath engine area

oil filler cap loose

parking brake release handle broken but works

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,505 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

front wipers worn

rear road springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension arm bushes splitting

front wipers worn

play noted in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear road springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,868 miles

front wipers worn

indicator stalk weak

movement noted in offside front lower ball joint

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,343 miles

offside and nearside rear road springs corroded

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,760 miles

emmisions slight fluctuating

n/side door mirror glass & repeater dameged

slight movement noted in front hubs

very slight footbrake pulsing noted @ o/side front on rbt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emmisions slight fluctuating

n/side door mirror glass & repeater dameged

slight movement noted in front hubs

very slight footbrake pulsing noted @ o/side front on rbt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,567 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in steering & suspension joints

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,794 miles

headlamp units damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,083 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,083 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,990 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 LCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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