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BK04 GVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,493 mi
Last recorded179,493 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 179,493 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f shocker has weep of fluid (Borderline Advise attention

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Sep 2020 179,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f shocker has weep of fluid (Borderline Advise attention

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2019 176,762 miles

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2018 173,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 172,181 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 172,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 169,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 159,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 145,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [3.7.A.7]

Fail 21 Jun 2013 124,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 45,264 miles

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

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 GVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BK04 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

BK04 GVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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