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BJ04 WUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,859 mi
Last recorded151,859 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 151,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 151,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 135,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box cracked and rattling (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 134,977 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box cracked and rattling (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,601 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,601 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 106,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,523 miles

Engine management light on

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,184 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,247 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,689 miles

automatic transmision oil leak

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 WUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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