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BM04 BCE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,661 mi
Last recorded168,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 168,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 168,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 167,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 164,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 159,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 156,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 141,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 131,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear subframe, marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,417 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 111,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,023 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 31 May 2012 104,026 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 104,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,246 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)

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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BM04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM04 BCE, 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 BM04 BCE registered?

BM04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is BM04 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 BCE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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