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BU04 JGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,188 mi
Last recorded142,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 142,188 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 129,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,766 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,766 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,906 miles

Front x2 discs wearing thin

Fail 2 Jun 2017 110,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,512 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 105,512 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,994 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,347 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 90,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,632 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,136 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,136 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,004 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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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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