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BN04 CRF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 128,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 128,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,024 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 121,268 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidwall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,354 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,749 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,707 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,725 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,209 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,895 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 CRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CRF, 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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What year was BN04 CRF registered?

BN04 CRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BN04 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CRF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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