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BN04 CHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,172 mi
Last recorded94,172 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy under body corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2023 92,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,962 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,962 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,221 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,310 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,132 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,659 miles

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,659 miles

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

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wheel alighnment check required

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,402 miles

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

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)

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 CHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CHF, 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 CHF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN04 CHF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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