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B4 PBW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 79,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,389 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 65,283 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 57,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2022 51,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,815 miles

Sills and floor areas covered , cannot inspect properly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B4 PBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 PBW, 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 B4 PBW registered?

B4 PBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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