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BD04 CYE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,164 mi
Last recorded95,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 90,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,222 miles

o/s/ & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,921 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,919 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 83,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 79,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 76,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 73,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 69,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,077 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 64,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 64,031 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 58,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,034 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 53,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 48,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 42,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 42,534 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,006 miles

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 CYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

BD04 CYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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