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BN04 CMV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

260,350 mi
Last recorded260,350 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 260,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Head light deteriated

Front coil spring corroded To rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipes coverd in seallant

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 158,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyre treads are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 156,697 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 156,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 143,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,955 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 130,919 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 121,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,585 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,629 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,035 miles

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2008 64,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 64,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,510 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 CMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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