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BJ04 WLB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 94,222 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced required palish (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,643 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 91,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,640 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 86,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has edge wear and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has edge wear and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,392 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,303 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts and both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts and both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down

unable to measure oil temperature due to no dip stick

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts and both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts and both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down

unable to measure oil temperature due to no dip stick

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,793 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Advise BG244K fuel additive[just passed emmision test]

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os***ns brake disc showing signs of over-heating*** (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + brake pads showing signs of over-heating/breaking up (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded down[boot full]***Rear seat belts not tested*** ()

osf tyre outer sidewall cut[225/45ZR17-94W]

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,730 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall repair

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All metal brake pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,159 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ecm on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 55,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,910 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 41,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 41,734 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,439 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 WLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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