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BN04 CVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,257 mi
Last recorded202,257 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 202,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 195,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 184,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 184,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 167,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 162,013 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 158,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 155,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 149,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,584 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 147,979 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 149,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,836 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

emissions erratic (lambda sensor)

exhaust front mount badly dertiorated and weak

fuel light illuminated on dash

Fail 31 May 2012 127,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

emissions erratic (lambda sensor)

exhaust front mount badly dertiorated and weak

fuel light illuminated on dash

Pass 27 May 2011 103,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 81,510 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 22 May 2010 81,510 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 14 May 2009 64,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,840 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 CVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

BN04 CVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is BN04 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CVL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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