2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ04 LBL
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 99,692 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ04 LBL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 99,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ04 LBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (BJ04 LBL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BJ04 LBL Mileage History
- 30/08/202295,989 mi
- 30/08/202295,995 mi+6 mi
- 30/08/202399,692 mi+3,697 mi
Average of roughly 3,709 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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