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BJ04 XPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,014 mi
Last recorded180,014 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 180,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,809 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 160,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 144,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,324 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 152,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,124 miles

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

nearside rear close to limit.both front worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,658 miles

All four tyres on the legal limit.

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 XPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

BJ04 XPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 XPP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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