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BN04 CGK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,000 mi
Last recorded174,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 174,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 152,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 137,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,347 miles

srs light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,915 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 CGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CGK, 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 CGK?

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What year was BN04 CGK registered?

BN04 CGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is BN04 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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