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BX04 AWW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,173 mi
Last recorded87,173 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,173 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,839 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 74,677 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Bonding deteriorated between bush and TCA (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust support bracket detached from corrosion but system still adequately supported

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 45,191 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 37,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 32,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,976 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 30,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,101 miles

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

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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BX04 AWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX04 AWW, 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 BX04 AWW registered?

BX04 AWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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