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BB04 GNB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 88,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 88,444 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,385 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 86,380 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 83,460 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 80,426 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 77,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 77,542 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 76,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 72,803 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 72,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,514 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 67,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,575 miles

rear brake pads low

slight play nearside front inner track arm joint

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,610 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,917 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,591 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,509 miles

Cut in O/S rear inner tyre sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,483 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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BB04 GNB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BB04 GNB, 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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BB04 GNB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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