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BF04 BMY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,096 mi
Last recorded173,096 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 173,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 161,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 161,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,430 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 104,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 39,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,017 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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BF04 BMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF04 BMY, 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 BF04 BMY registered?

BF04 BMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is BF04 BMY safe to buy?

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