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BP04 WEW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,040 miles

Nearside Front side repeater has damage

Fail 3 Sep 2022 130,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater has damage

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,797 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,033 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen has chipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,579 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,973 miles

nearside front alloy rim has had repair

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,219 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,219 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,284 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 43,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,889 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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BP04 WEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP04 WEW, 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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BP04 WEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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