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BK04 HPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front at wheels and rear , rear to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main rear feed brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,713 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,454 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 106,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 106,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ally arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ally arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,545 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,243 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,738 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,274 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 29 Dec 2009 43,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,164 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 36,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,225 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 HPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

BK04 HPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BK04 HPE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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