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BJ04 WLE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,214 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF BODY WORK DAMAGE

Fail 24 Jul 2018 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure MOUNTS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF BODY WORK DAMAGE

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY SHOULD BE A LOT BETTER / BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,851 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,846 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

ENG COVER / UNDER BODY TRAY / SILL COVERS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED

NO HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,260 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / NO HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT OPERATION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / NO HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT OPERATION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlamp bracket cracked but still secure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

E.M.L.LIGHT STAYS ON

FRONT UNDERWING ARCH TRIM INSECURE

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,560 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 WLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

BJ04 WLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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