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BN04 CKL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,194 miles

under body under sealed to protect from rust

Fail 17 Sep 2024 157,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

under body under sealed to protect from rust

Fail 22 Jan 2024 136,785 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer pin / bush worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion throughout rear suspension / arms / springs

Covers throughout underside preventing complete inspection

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 136,785 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer pin / bush worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion throughout rear suspension / arms / springs

Covers throughout underside preventing complete inspection

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,464 miles

Undersurface undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2023 128,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2022 198,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 198,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,253 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 112,253 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,314 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and feathering off on edges splits within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and feathering off on edges splits within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,323 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine misfire at idle , lambda value 1.5. engine fault light illuminated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine misfire at idle , lambda value 1.5. engine fault light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger poorely secured

nsr tyre 2mm

oil leaks

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear springs corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nsr tyre 2mm

oil leaks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger poorely secured

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear springs corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,167 miles

nsf tyre worn heavily on outer edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,040 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front hanger snapped

nsf tyre worn heavily on outer edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,931 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,721 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,205 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 CKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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