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BN04 CNC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,101 miles

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

genral under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2024 112,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 109,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 105,558 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2022 105,558 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 102,500 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can not check all brake pipes due to under body coverings

Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,110 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,365 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Underside of vehicle in slightly corroded condition

Pass 10 May 2018 94,258 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 May 2018 94,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 15 May 2017 89,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2017 89,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,414 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 86,414 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 81,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2013 71,202 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 71,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 65,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,551 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 CNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CNC, 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 CNC registered?

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

Is BN04 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CNC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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