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BV04 XVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,965 mi
Last recorded111,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt R (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust has slight blow

both sills starting to corrode

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,601 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 105,547 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake flex pipes slight cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears, (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

headlamp cleaning device button does not work on odd occasions but works ok on next press.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,195 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective detached at suspension arm, (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears, (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears, (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,880 miles

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

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

full undersheild fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,824 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,478 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,934 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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BV04 XVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XVH, 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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What year was BV04 XVH registered?

BV04 XVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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