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BP04 JFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,160 mi
Last recorded151,160 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 151,160 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 151,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,145 miles

Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,887 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 138,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 133,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,746 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 130,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 124,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,253 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,893 miles

Near side rear tyre slighty cut on side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Near side rear tyre slighty cut on side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,839 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,433 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,433 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,209 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and split on inside sidewall cording not visible at time of test

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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BP04 JFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP04 JFA, 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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BP04 JFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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