MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
both rear tyres low and perished
both rear tyres perished
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perished
Windscreen wiper not working front (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front steel arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
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)
under tray cover fitted not allowed full inspection of vehicle underneath
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
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
n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread
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
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
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
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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