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BN04 CMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,573 mi
Last recorded169,573 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 169,573 miles

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

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

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

Small exhaust leak from injection system (no smell in cab)

Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 149,707 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 149,294 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front sensor detached/damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 136,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 136,469 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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,200 miles

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 118,200 miles

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

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,854 miles

movement in osf wheel bearing / brakepipe corrosion / both front tyres & nsr tyre worn on edges / both ns tyres on 3mm / rack play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 102,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

movement in osf wheel bearing / brakepipe corrosion / both front tyres & nsr tyre worn on edges / both ns tyres on 3mm / rack play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,462 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 CMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CMU, 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

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What year was BN04 CMU registered?

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

Is BN04 CMU safe to buy?

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