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BNZ 7926

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,089 mi
Last recorded118,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7926
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 118,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 91,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,197 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall and tread ( inner and outer )

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 7926 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 7926, 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 7926 registered?

BNZ 7926 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is BNZ 7926 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7926 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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