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BX04 DWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,799 mi
Last recorded190,799 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 190,799 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion apparent on both central metal brake pipes running above rear subframe

slight play detected o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2019 190,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion apparent on both central metal brake pipes running above rear subframe

slight play detected o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2018 173,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 155,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 155,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 136,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 115,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 69,810 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 20,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,241 miles

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

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 DWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DWY, 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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BX04 DWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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