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BG04 VTF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,463 mi
Last recorded150,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 150,463 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim image not sharp

bonnet stay faulty

dirty film on screen and wipers

Fail 21 Jun 2019 150,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay faulty

dirty film on screen and wipers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,396 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 140,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 112,890 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 112,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,277 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BG04 VTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG04 VTF, 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 BG04 VTF registered?

BG04 VTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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