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BJ04 UBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,938 mi
Last recorded186,938 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 186,938 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 186,938 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 173,901 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 173,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 164,553 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame/ arms corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 164,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame/ arms corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 159,635 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 149,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,644 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 139,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 139,613 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both side. (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 134,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both side. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 128,849 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,663 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 122,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,531 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,162 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,162 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,953 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 UBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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