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BW04 FPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,671 mi
Last recorded151,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 151,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 134,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,751 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 19 Jul 2012 86,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 80,908 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,343 miles

two rear tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,694 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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BW04 FPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW04 FPF, 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 BW04 FPF registered?

BW04 FPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is BW04 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 FPF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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