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BV04 XRC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,184 mi
Last recorded140,184 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 140,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Advise brake disc fouling back plate

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) ( Borderline Pass.Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 140,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Advise brake disc fouling back plate

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) ( Borderline Pass.Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,454 miles

Advise Both front tyres wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyres

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across the windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,271 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,488 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,989 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,278 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)

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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BV04 XRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV04 XRC, 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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BV04 XRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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