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BK04 YMM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,339 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,322 miles

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

only just met emissions threshold see attached sheet

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,206 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

only just met emissions threshold see attached sheet

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer has a slight blow & is becoming deteriorated

front discs & pads becoming worn

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,720 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer has a slight blow & is becoming deteriorated

front discs & pads becoming worn

parking brake lower on offside than nearside

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,004 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,004 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,492 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

cut to nearside front tyre wall & damage to wheel rim

gearbox oil leak

nearside front jacking point missing - damage offside front door & pillar

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,604 miles

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

cut to nearside front tyre wall & damage to wheel rim

gearbox oil leak

nearside front jacking point missing - damage offside front door & pillar

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,468 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

low depth neaside rear tyre - 3mm

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,778 miles

engine undertray damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,704 miles

"bonnet open"warning light not working

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2007 23,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

"bonnet open" warning light not working

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 YMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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