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BC04 WYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,007 mi
Last recorded144,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 144,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 140,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 140,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,106 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,735 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fuel leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre low outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 126,050 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,861 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre [slight damage to inner side wall]

Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre [slight damage to inner side wall]

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,331 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 79,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,901 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge. and kerb damage on side wall.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 52,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

BC04 WYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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