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BJ04 WTK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded/worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 131,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket is missing

Rear suspension is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 126,502 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 203,349 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 122,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,176 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 116,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 108,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 120,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,351 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,741 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,451 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,727 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,169 miles

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

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 WTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTK, 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 WTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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