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BN04 CLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cuts on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,097 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,096 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread + has cut in tread

parking brake light on dash stays on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,537 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn osf tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,537 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn osf tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,491 miles

offside front door air bag fault

Fail 29 Jul 2011

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front door air bag fault

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,193 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,592 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,201 miles

covers fitted in engine bay and under vechice checked best has can .and front tyres different size to rear

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 CLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU?

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What year was BN04 CLU registered?

BN04 CLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BN04 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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