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BN04 MXE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 103,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 103,388 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,077 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,436 miles

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

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

rear number slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,728 miles

rear number plate slightly fadded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,571 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 MXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

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

Is BN04 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 MXE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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