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BA04 HVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,932 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,861 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 134,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,953 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 118,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 101,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,394 miles

front wipers smearings slightly

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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BA04 HVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA04 HVL, 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 BA04 HVL registered?

BA04 HVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is BA04 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 HVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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