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BN04 CHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,900 mi
Last recorded174,900 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 174,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 170,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 170,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 167,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 161,264 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 10 May 2016 156,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 148,537 miles

brake run out front and rear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,571 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 114,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,878 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advies wiper blades

Pass 2 Apr 2010 89,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,901 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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BN04 CHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN04 CHJ, 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 BN04 CHJ registered?

BN04 CHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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