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BN04 XWA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,479 miles

sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 91,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear Both rear brake hoses have light perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,564 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,010 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on centre tread

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,352 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,546 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested, as child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,013 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 XWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

BN04 XWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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