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BJ04 UOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,421 mi
Last recorded122,421 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 122,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,272 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 112,272 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,116 miles

Engine covers & big under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 6 May 2016 107,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,007 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,289 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,710 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,700 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 63,588 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,423 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 UOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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