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BN04 CGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,644 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,231 miles

nearside front tyre low edges

offside front tyre low edges

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,213 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)

engine light on

nearside front tyre low edges

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre low edges

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,865 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)

centre exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported by other mountings

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,285 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,045 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 CGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CGV, 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 BN04 CGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN04 CGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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