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BK04 FKG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,587 mi
Last recorded178,587 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 178,587 miles

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

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

eng oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 178,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

eng oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 126,773 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,487 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,048 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Fail 25 Jul 2011 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,600 miles

front tyres worn on edges of treads

Fail 10 Aug 2009 84,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,882 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,627 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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BK04 FKG 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK04 FKG, 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 BK04 FKG registered?

BK04 FKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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