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BOB 685T

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 685T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,585 miles

Both front tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm all heavy perished in the tread area. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front Headlamp Lenses deteriorated, but not seriously reducing light output both lights

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking/perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Various light body damage

Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm all heavy perished in the tread area. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front Headlamp Lenses deteriorated, but not seriously reducing light output both lights

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking/perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Various light body damage

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,455 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2022 73,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,794 miles

N/s dash light not working

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some components

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

underbody dry/light corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,981 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,151 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,682 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 47,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,912 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,911 miles

Hand brake travel long.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,691 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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BOB 685T is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BOB 685T, 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 BOB 685T registered?

BOB 685T is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BOB 685T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOB 685T shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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