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BN04 BXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 67,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 67,951 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 59,632 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,673 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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BN04 BXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN04 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN04 BXR?

You can check the full history of BN04 BXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN04 BXR registered?

BN04 BXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BN04 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 BXR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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