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BF04 LVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking and small hole in it (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged spliting (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded all over (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view oil gone in mirror glass and double vision (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged spliting (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded all over (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking and small hole in it (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged spliting (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded all over (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view oil gone in mirror glass and double vision (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged spliting (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded all over (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,369 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre deep cuts in it

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre deep cuts in it

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,450 miles

N/S/F Wing damaged, tyre showing signs of intermittant contact/fouling on arch

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

Sticker on rear no. plate, not affecting legibility

Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,450 miles

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

N/S/F Wing damaged, tyre showing signs of intermittant contact/fouling on arch

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

Sticker on rear no. plate, not affecting legibility

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,791 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 LVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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