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BJ04 LCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,492 miles

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SOME CORROSION

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,461 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SHOWING QUITE SEVERE CORROSION

Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,458 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SHOWING QUITE SEVERE CORROSION

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,766 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,404 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,404 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,201 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 28,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,398 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 LCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BJ04 LCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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