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BK04 FKS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,297 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,824 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,555 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,275 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 6 May 2015 59,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,868 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,868 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,765 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,894 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,894 miles

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

Front brake pads required soon.

Nearside front tyre split on inner face.

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 FKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BK04 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

BK04 FKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is BK04 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 FKS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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