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BK04 JYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,917 mi
Last recorded147,917 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 147,917 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 147,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,054 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,324 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine light is on

Pass 18 May 2018 122,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 114,974 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,445 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2016 110,443 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 10 Aug 2015 102,433 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 102,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,192 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2011 69,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2010 56,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,830 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BK04 JYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK04 JYD, 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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BK04 JYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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