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J20 BFS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,292 mi
Last recorded55,292 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 55,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 55,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 49,058 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 28,449 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play/possible o/s rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2021 27,562 miles

Both sill panels cover fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 23,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,537 miles

front suspension components corroding

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

rear sub-frame and suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 20,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,533 miles

Fair amount of white light to rear indicator bulbs.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 18,967 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,783 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,545 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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J20 BFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J20 BFS, 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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J20 BFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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