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BJ04 UOG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,438 mi
Last recorded157,438 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake efficiency test: nearside rear park brake just met minimum requirement of 16% requires repair or adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,295 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 136,383 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some engine bay components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,228 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 125,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,328 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 104,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,729 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,429 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 UOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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