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BA04 SVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,607 mi
Last recorded173,607 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 173,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 168,593 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 168,593 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 168,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front Door Dameged but No Sharp Edges.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 158,363 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 158,363 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 135,057 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 135,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,058 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket detereorated

front brake discs inner faces worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 74,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 60,228 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,605 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,603 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 SVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

BA04 SVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is BA04 SVY safe to buy?

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