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BN04 CDX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,161 mi
Last recorded158,161 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 158,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 154,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 151,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 146,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 141,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted obscuring the view components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 141,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under-tray fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,830 miles

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

both rear footbrakes low effort

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Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,349 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2019 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 123,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 123,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,842 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 52,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,198 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,113 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 CDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CDX, 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

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What year was BN04 CDX registered?

BN04 CDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BN04 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CDX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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