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BJ04 LDA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,415 miles

nearside rear tyre 2 nails

Fail 11 Jul 2011 56,378 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre 2 nails

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,986 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,886 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 60,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,999 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,999 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

BJ04 LDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BJ04 LDA safe to buy?

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