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BC04 WVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,594 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 140,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 135,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 130,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,799 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 126,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 124,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 111,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 111,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 100,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,139 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BC04 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

BC04 WVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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