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BW04 FTE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017
Pass 23 May 2016
Fail 23 May 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015
Pass 12 Aug 2014 9,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 89,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

foot parking brake anti slip rubber missing

o/s/f seat up right mechanism needs attention

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,392 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 26 Jul 2011 78,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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 FTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW04 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

BW04 FTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 FTE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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