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BF04 HYM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,470 mi
Last recorded24,470 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 24,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 24,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 23,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 22,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 20,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,278 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 19,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAEVILY CRACKED IN BETWEEN TREAD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CARCKED IN BETWEEN TREAD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 17,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,533 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 11,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,397 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 8,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 7,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,454 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 HYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

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

Is BF04 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 HYM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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