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BK04 WPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

262,861 mi
Last recorded262,861 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 262,861 miles

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

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 3 Nov 2015 258,848 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 258,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 252,617 miles

front number plate slight damage

n/s side repeater damaged but working

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 9 Jan 2015 252,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slight damage

n/s side repeater damaged but working

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 5 Mar 2014 249,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 249,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 352,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 352,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 292,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate slight cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 292,207 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate slight cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 239,051 miles

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

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

o/s front and rear roadwheels slight damage

Pass 1 Apr 2010 183,477 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,120 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 WPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP registered?

BK04 WPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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