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BJ04 WTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 98,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,871 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,661 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2016 95,054 miles

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 May 2016 95,054 miles

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

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,828 miles

offside front /offside rear /nearside rear tyres on lrgal limit 1,6mm

offside front and nearside front suspension arms front bushes worn starting to split

Fail 6 Jun 2015 87,800 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front /offside rear /nearside rear tyres on lrgal limit 1,6mm

offside front and nearside front suspension arms front bushes worn starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,654 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 44,654 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,423 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,602 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 WTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

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

Is BJ04 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 WTP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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