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BNZ 6434

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6434
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,166 miles

Emissions not tested SMOKING QYITE BAD (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop no working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop no working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,105 miles

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

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect rear brake pads

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. inside faces scored. outside faces slightly lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger front inside door handle insecure but does not affect operation of the door

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,008 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,188 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,188 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,613 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,408 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BNZ 6434 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BNZ 6434, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 6434 registered?

BNZ 6434 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is BNZ 6434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6434 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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