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BJ04 XPA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

247,303 mi
Last recorded247,303 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 247,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 247,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 238,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 215,252 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wipers smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 206,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 200,988 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 200,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 194,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 190,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 187,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 187,449 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 187,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 156,441 miles

front registration plate slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 139,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 118,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres near to wear limiters

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

large under trays

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear number/plate letters starting to lift

Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,371 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 XPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BJ04 XPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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