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BJ04 VTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,253 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,032 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEAR EXCESS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 70,880 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 61,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears + rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,293 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,258 miles

under trays fitted

engine warning light on

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,258 miles

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

engine warning light on

slight play in rack

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,637 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,418 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,741 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,735 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,961 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre at 2mm

slight cut in tread on osf tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 14,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre at 2mm

slight cut in tread on osf tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,019 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 VTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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