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BN04 WVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,149 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,456 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 59,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,980 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,572 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

park brake requires adjustment

rear mudflaps loose

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,506 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,529 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,156 miles

front air pipe catching fan

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,890 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 WVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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