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BK04 WPT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,254 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 98,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 96,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Hanger detatched (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,190 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,190 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion anti roll bar corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut mount worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion anti roll bar corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut mount worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,494 miles

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

O/S and N/S mirror are loose

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S and N/S mirror are loose

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,424 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.bonnet front release broken.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.bonnet front release broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,480 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,103 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 WPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 WPT, 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 WPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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