MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes that can be seen front to rear are corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front plate also damaged (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside also brake disc back plates are corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including prescribed area mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Dash displayed message (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm - part marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes that can be seen front to rear are corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front plate also damaged (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside also brake disc back plates are corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including prescribed area mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
under body sill covers obstructing testable some items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust bracket adrift from pipe but still supported
sill covers covering some testable items
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear exhaust box poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate poor
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)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BL04 KJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BL04 KJF, 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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BL04 KJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.
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