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BK04 WNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 270,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

inner arms has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2014 260,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 260,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 248,120 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 248,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 240,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 240,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 206,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 206,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 191,802 miles

front number plate

full plastic sill and engine and floor covers fitted

offside front tyre balded outer shoulder

Fail 7 Jul 2010 191,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate

full plastic engine covers and sill covers and floor covers fitted

offside front tyre balded inside shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2009 182,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 174,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 174,901 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 155,421 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 155,419 miles

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

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 WNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

BK04 WNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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