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BJ04 LDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 108,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,917 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower front ball joint has play

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 83,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 69,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,237 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 54,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,634 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 48,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,931 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,495 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 LDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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