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BJ04 WTT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,042 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 114,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,992 miles

Horn not working horn replaced (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,578 miles

extensive underbody trays fitted

slight front brake imbalance(to be repaired)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 97,131 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,711 miles

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

rear exhaust bar mount corroded

rear suspension bushes dry

slight damage to zone B area of windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,711 miles

rear exhaust bar mount corroded

rear suspension bushes dry

slight damage to zone B area of windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,020 miles

front tyres becoming worn

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,508 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,569 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,690 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 WTT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

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

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