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BF04 HAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,427 mi
Last recorded79,427 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,427 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 79,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,003 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 61,439 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,348 miles

Central Lower Oil leak from gearbox

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake huse (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake huse (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,027 miles

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

battery warning light on

cut in osf tyre

nfsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery warning light on dash

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 420,074 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 HAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

BF04 HAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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