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BF04 HBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 7,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 7,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 7,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 7,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 7,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,410 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 7,410 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 6,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 5,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,776 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,749 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,855 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 HBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF04 HBJ registered?

BF04 HBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is BF04 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 HBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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