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BB04 MAR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,414 mi
Last recorded119,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 119,414 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontward bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 105,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 92,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 84,813 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 84,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 82,521 miles

Offside parking brake noisy

Fail 8 May 2017 82,512 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod end play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside parking brake noisy

Pass 4 May 2016 80,170 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 76,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 71,890 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 67,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 62,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 4 May 2010 55,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 52,118 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 May 2009 52,118 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 48,701 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 MAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MAR, 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 MAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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