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BV04 XXF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 77,151 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 128,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,886 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,349 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 XXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV04 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

BV04 XXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is BV04 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 XXF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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