MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 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
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)
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 ()
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / NO HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT OPERATION
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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BJ04 WLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.
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