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BD04 CVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,031 mi
Last recorded106,031 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,286 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 104,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,052 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 100,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,129 miles

all tyres to 1.6mm

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all tyres to 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,107 miles

slight grabing on offside front brake

Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,107 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,534 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,014 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 31,728 miles

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

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 CVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BD04 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

BD04 CVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is BD04 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 CVS shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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