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BN04 BYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,031 mi
Last recorded124,031 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,031 miles

Central Registration plate lamp very dim.

Centre stop lamp has 4 (of 20) bulbs not working.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Engine management light on (pre July 2008).

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm balljoint has some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens smashed with a piece missing and some bulbs discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald towards outer edge and at limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets blocked, dribbling and not squirting front screen swept area. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension coil spring broken at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Control arm balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Central Registration plate lamp very dim.

Centre stop lamp has 4 (of 20) bulbs not working.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Engine management light on (pre July 2008).

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm balljoint has some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens smashed with a piece missing and some bulbs discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald towards outer edge and at limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened most likely very slightly loose rather than worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil residue around gearbox, engine and belly panel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened most likely very slightly loose rather than worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil residue around gearbox, engine and belly panel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,302 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 114,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,239 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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 26 May 2015 103,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 94,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,027 miles

Oil leak

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 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN04 BYB, 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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BN04 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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