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BF04 BNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 55,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake release lever worn

Pass 8 Mar 2025 54,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear both tyres have slight cracks outter side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,778 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,591 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

off side front coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,591 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,608 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,018 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,008 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,681 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,672 miles

n/s wiper blade centre strip loose

slight cracking to o/s and n/s front bottom arm inner bushes / not resulting in excessive play

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 11,491 miles

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

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

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 BNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNY, 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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BF04 BNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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