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BF04 HYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,186 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

revs fluctuate on tick-over

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,110 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,508 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,814 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,021 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 HYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc 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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

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

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