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BJ04 VNT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,097 mi
Last recorded158,097 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2014 158,097 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 152,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 144,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 131,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,506 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 VNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNT, 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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What year was BJ04 VNT registered?

BJ04 VNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is BJ04 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 VNT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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