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MK04 BLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,199 mi
Last recorded46,199 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,199 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 46,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 3 Sep 2024 45,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,793 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,793 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 39,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,056 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,770 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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MK04 BLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK04 BLJ, 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 MK04 BLJ registered?

MK04 BLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for MK04 BLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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