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BD04 SNN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,359 mi
Last recorded159,359 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 155,240 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 150,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,349 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,031 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 127,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,333 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 120,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 116,526 miles

Engine covers and under trays are obscuring testable items

Engine check light 'on'

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,317 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,222 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 64,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,882 miles

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)

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 SNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SNN, 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 SNN registered?

BD04 SNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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