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BP04 WFG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,759 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp missing

Offside mirror lens deteriorated , still functional

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Undertray(s)/sill cover(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 136,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp missing

Offside mirror lens deteriorated , still functional

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Undertray(s)/sill cover(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,401 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear At 2mm tread depth

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 130,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn dust cover and lower joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint front arm and rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear At 2mm tread depth

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 122,852 miles

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

Front tyre(s) wearing slightly on edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 102,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,684 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,342 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs inner face slightly pitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 125,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs inner face slightly pitted.

n/s front brake pads getting low, lower than o/s front brake pads.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 104,900 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,781 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,837 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BP04 WFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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