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BJ04 WTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2019

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2017 125,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play FRONT + GAITOR TORN (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm fractured FRONT TRAILING ARM (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ENG/MAN LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED = WHEELS WONT SPIN

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,956 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall chipped

engine management light illuminated

exhaust mounting at gearbox fractured

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Nov 2016 115,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall chipped

engine management light illuminated

exhaust mounting at gearbox fractured

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,500 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,752 miles

transmission leak (gearbox sump pan)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,752 miles

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

transmission leak (gearbox sump pan)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,602 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,208 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 WTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

BJ04 WTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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