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BF04 JKY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,409 miles

offside rear suspension bush type noise - suspension still fine

Pass 18 May 2018 75,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,860 miles

All four front lower arm inner bushes badly split/perished

Both rear back plates corroded

Brake lines slight corrosion underneath car

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear brake flexy slight cracking

Rear anti roll bar subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

All four front lower arm inner bushes badly split/perished

Both rear back plates corroded

Brake lines slight corrosion underneath car

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear brake flexy slight cracking

Rear anti roll bar subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 58,267 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 58,267 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 52,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 48,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,499 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect engine area and floor area due to covers

Pass 11 May 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,163 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 JKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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