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BN04 WCF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,022 mi
Last recorded146,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 146,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 137,565 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 137,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,249 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning lamp not working, engine running erratic, c.o emission on limit

Fail 16 Jun 2022 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning lamp not working, engine running erratic, c.o emission on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,013 miles

Indicator switch loose

Offside front shock absorber damp

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Slight movement in nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,150 miles

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

Rear under vehicle corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,137 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Slight exhaust blow.(Centre Section)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,757 miles

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,441 miles

Exhaust tailbox bracket snapped

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Slight play lower steering rack knuckle

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,298 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 56,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,252 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 50,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,045 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,842 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,842 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,958 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 WCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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