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BJ04 LCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,343 mi
Last recorded217,343 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 217,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 217,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2019 331,688 miles

oil leak?

Pass 24 May 2018 316,897 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 316,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 302,825 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 302,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 284,109 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 May 2016 284,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking Brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking Brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFF SIDE FRONT FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2015 256,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 227,338 miles

rusty rear discs

Fail 9 Jun 2014 227,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rusty rear discs

Pass 23 May 2013 198,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 198,848 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 108,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,220 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine managment light stayes on

hand brake requires attention

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,151 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,803 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Park brake pedle slightly low

nearside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,427 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 LCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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