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AV03 BAY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

295,618 mi
Last recorded295,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 295,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 286,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 286,228 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 278,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 268,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 258,974 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 7 Dec 2020 250,277 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 240,764 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 240,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 229,932 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 229,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp inscure and not working

Pass 22 Nov 2017 222,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 217,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 217,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 209,473 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 209,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 196,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 176,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 157,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 130,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 76,072 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,279 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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AV03 BAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV03 BAY, 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 AV03 BAY registered?

AV03 BAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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