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AP04 BFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,316 mi
Last recorded50,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 50,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 47,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,105 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 43,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 37,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

park brake pedal not fully releasing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,597 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,447 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 28,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,478 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 23,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,451 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,450 miles

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

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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AP04 BFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP04 BFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP04 BFN registered?

AP04 BFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AP04 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 BFN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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