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BK04 JYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 168,392 miles

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

both front plastic inner wheelarch covers damaged & insecure

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 5 Aug 2017 168,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken wont lock on (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate incorrect front & rear (6.3.1a)

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

both front plastic inner wheelarch covers damaged & insecure

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,000 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 100,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 95,463 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2008 86,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,823 miles

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

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 JYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK04 JYU, 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 BK04 JYU registered?

BK04 JYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is BK04 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 JYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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