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BN04 WVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,945 mi
Last recorded137,945 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 137,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 133,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 133,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 125,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hand brake only just met limit

Fail 22 Apr 2020 125,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hand brake only just met limit

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 118,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and subframe components corroded butnot excessively

Pass 16 May 2018 110,273 miles

General Corrosion To All Rear Suspension Components.

General Perishing To All Rear Suspension Bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front Sub frame Mount. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front Main Sub Frame Mount (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

General Corrosion To All Rear Suspension Components.

General Perishing To All Rear Suspension Bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front Sub frame Mount. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front Main Sub Frame Mount (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 92,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,466 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,710 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 WVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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