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BN04 CKC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,110 miles

Nearside door indicator lense broken

Fail 20 Jun 2018 149,110 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door indicator lense broken

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,260 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing

engine management light on /engine surging

Fail 19 Jul 2017 136,260 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre wearing

engine management light on /engine surging

parking brake warning light stays on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,475 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 118,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,050 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake noise from rear wheels on rotation

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,613 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn lipped advise replace

trafficator switch worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn lipped advise replace

trafficator switch worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,320 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,675 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front no plate surround damaged

n/ rear tyre sidewall damaged close to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,053 miles

advise offside front tyre sidewall cut very close to cords ;strongly advise replace

front no plate area damaged

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut close to cords

rear inner b/pads wearing slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,053 miles

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

advise offside front tyre sidewall cut very close to cords ;strongly advise replace

front no plate area damaged

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut close to cords

rear inner b/pads wearing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 69,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 38,298 miles

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

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

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

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 CKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CKC, 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 CKC registered?

BN04 CKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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