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BP04 JFG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake disc worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,657 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP04 JFG, 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 BP04 JFG registered?

BP04 JFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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