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BJ04 LCP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,603 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 118,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 95,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 85,502 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 85,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 77,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 63,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,993 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 34,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,923 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 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

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

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