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BX04 BJK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,106 mi
Last recorded96,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,106 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,189 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 88,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,458 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside rear inner side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,186 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,297 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,831 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,610 miles

nearside front tyre on limit (edges)

offside front tyres close to limit

some side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,590 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,590 miles

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

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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BX04 BJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BX04 BJK, 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 BX04 BJK registered?

BX04 BJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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