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BF04 LWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

335,216 mi
Last recorded335,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 335,216 miles

EML warning light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre treads deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2014 335,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML warning light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre treads deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 324,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 224,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 301,805 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 281,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 264,649 miles

Unable to do full inspection due to cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 244,734 miles

off side rear drive shaft gaitor loose.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 225,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 225,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 200,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 179,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 163,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 163,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 154,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 134,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 117,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,452 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 LWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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