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BC04 VSN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 141,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 141,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 140,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,786 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 129,782 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,020 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,461 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper smeary

Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,458 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,358 miles

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,910 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

o/s/r parking brake weak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth and wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BC04 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

BC04 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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