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BA04 SWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,415 mi
Last recorded165,415 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2023 165,415 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 157,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,937 miles

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2021 151,937 miles

Central Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake slow reaction osr

Pass 16 Aug 2019 147,353 miles

osr handbrake weak on efficiency

Pass 28 Aug 2018 142,156 miles

back box bracket broken

Fail 25 Aug 2018 142,156 miles

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

back box bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2017 135,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 127,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 126,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 126,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,433 miles

exhaust heavily corrded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs starting to corrod

n/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 122,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 113,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,981 miles

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

fuel can in boot has expanded due to heat.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,981 miles

fuel can in boot has expanded due to heat.

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 SWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

BA04 SWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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