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BJ04 NSN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,829 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,395 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to offside rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just meet the required effort

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 45,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on the arm from hub to front of subframe (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to offside rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just meet the required effort

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,091 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,752 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2018 41,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,319 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,003 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 18,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,060 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2009 12,533 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 5,243 miles

Front Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 5,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,755 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 NSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

BJ04 NSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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