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BF04 LVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,202 mi
Last recorded233,202 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 233,202 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front to rear underneath cover fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 233,080 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front underneath cover broken and los

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint lower both side (2.5.B.1a)

underneath cover fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Oct 2015 220,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 211,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 200,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 186,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 168,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 168,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr seat folded down so unable to test seat belt and centre lap belt

Pass 5 Mar 2010 144,419 miles

o/s/r suspension creaking

Fail 5 Mar 2010 144,418 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r suspension creaking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,477 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 LVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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