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BD04 CVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,808 mi
Last recorded174,808 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 174,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 166,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 166,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidewall split but not showing cords.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,914 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner bushes rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 127,088 miles

engine light on

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e,m,l on

Pass 16 May 2014 119,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

em light

Fail 16 May 2014 11,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

em light

Pass 28 May 2013 115,266 miles

engine management light on

play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 May 2012 111,228 miles

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 96,510 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 May 2011 96,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,852 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,851 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2009 81,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,848 miles

Offside 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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BD04 CVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD04 CVA, 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 BD04 CVA registered?

BD04 CVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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