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BN04 GKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,129 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,918 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,651 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

damage to O/S door and rear quarter

o/s indicator switch operation

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,735 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,734 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 GKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

BN04 GKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 GKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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