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BJ04 UBC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,494 mi
Last recorded154,494 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 154,494 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 152,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 146,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 134,805 miles

both rear tyres low and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,239 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Aug 2020 131,239 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,068 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 126,068 miles

Windscreen wiper not working front (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,878 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front steel arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,832 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,572 miles

under tray cover fitted not allowed full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,797 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn outer edege

n/s/r tyre on tread limit heavily worn edge advise replace

Fail 17 Oct 2014 97,680 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn outer edege

n/s/r tyre on tread limit heavily worn edge advise replace

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,746 miles

n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 93,746 miles

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

n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread

Pass 24 May 2011 82,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2011 82,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2010 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 66,206 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 66,202 miles

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

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

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 45,112 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 May 2007 25,382 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 UBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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