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BJ04 WUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,441 mi
Last recorded27,441 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 27,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 May 2011 25,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 25,508 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,420 miles

Offside rear and the car body slightly damage

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear and the car body slightly damage

Fail 8 Jun 2009 20,978 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,665 miles

Note: Both rear tyres are on their markers, advise change. † † † † † † †Thanx.

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 WUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

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

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