MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at bottom slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm. rear arm play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at bottom slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front x2 discs wearing thin
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flasher bulb showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread area showing cords .and bolding inner and nail in tread . (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flasher bulb showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Front x2 discs wearing thin
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear second side lights inop n/s/r and o/s/r
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 JGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 BU04 JGX, 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 BU04 JGX registered?
BU04 JGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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