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BN04 CJU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,878 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,711 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,598 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,162 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 43,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,356 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

both inner sides of the front disc's are corroed

castor bushes split and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,688 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking around tread

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f/tyre side wall has indent

Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f/tyre side wall has indent

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,897 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 CJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN04 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

BN04 CJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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