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BL04 KJF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,430 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 134,355 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 131,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,145 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 127,261 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 127,115 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,163 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 112,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 105,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,501 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,834 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,930 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,932 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,048 miles

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 7 Aug 2009 64,039 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,574 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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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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