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BK04 WOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,369 mi
Last recorded182,369 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 182,369 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing against prop shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured but still providing a view. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on edges

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jun 2020 182,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing against prop shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured but still providing a view. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on edges

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2019 176,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 176,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 167,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/r fog light on with lights,tell tale etc all working

Fail 18 May 2018 167,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

front number plate deteriorating

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/r fog light on with lights,tell tale etc all working

Pass 18 May 2017 159,601 miles

exhaust back box deterioating

o/s door mirror glass deterioating

rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroding.

slight play in n/s track rod end suspension down.not yet excessive.

Fail 17 May 2017 159,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear vertical link lower bushes have excess play. (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box deterioating

o/s door mirror glass deterioating

rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroding.

slight play in n/s track rod end suspension down.not yet excessive.

Pass 19 May 2016 150,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroding/minor blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 150,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroding/minor blow (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/r vertical link lower bush

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,802 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,125 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,013 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 82,113 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 64,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,557 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 WOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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