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BC04 EUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 EUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,216 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,480 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 12 Feb 2008 50,480 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,625 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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BC04 EUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BC04 EUA, 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 BC04 EUA registered?

BC04 EUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is BC04 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 EUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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