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BK04 HPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 59,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,346 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,086 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,485 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,917 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 19,912 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 HPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 HPJ registered?

BK04 HPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is BK04 HPJ safe to buy?

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