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BJ04 WTU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 68,385 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,285 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,850 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,827 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre reaching minimum limit

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,811 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,918 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 WTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 WTU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ04 WTU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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