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BW04 MYM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No faults on the dash - Message in display - ESP

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 81,886 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 78,506 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on both sides

No faults on the dash - Message in display - ESP

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 21 May 2024 78,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on both sides

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 74,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2021 62,250 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,590 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 59,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,484 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,939 miles

rear bumper cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,197 miles

off side rear tyre and near side front worn right to minimum limit.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,372 miles

front pads 3/4 worn.osr and nsf tyre appear 3/4 worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,897 miles

osr tyre 2/3 worn

Fail 3 Jul 2007 22,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre 2/3 worn

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 MYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

BW04 MYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 MYM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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