MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
oil leak?
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
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
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
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
rusty rear discs
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rusty rear discs
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
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
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Park brake pedle slightly low
nearside front wheel bearing has slightly play
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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