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BK04 YNC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

149,495 mi
Last recorded149,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,495 miles

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

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

engine management light on , n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,277 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 145,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 141,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 141,859 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 134,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 134,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside head lamp reflector appears disconected internaly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,003 miles

After removing the wheel noticed inner anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

EML on

Front discs worn

NSR childseat fitted

OSF tyre wearing on edges 225/45 17 91w

Rear brake pipes too flexi rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2013 122,003 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

Front discs worn

NSR childseat fitted

OSF tyre wearing on edges 225/45 17 91w

Rear brake pipes too flexi rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,037 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,633 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 780,702 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 77,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 51,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 51,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,262 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

BK04 YNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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