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BJ04 WTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,431 mi
Last recorded139,431 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And Offside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Fail 8 Mar 2018 139,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And Offside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,892 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,343 miles

middle exhaust mountings broken but adequately supported

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,999 miles

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)

engine light on

exhaust mount broken

front tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,819 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 WTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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