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BX04 EOW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,074 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 134,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 132,305 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 132,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,829 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 126,829 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,875 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,547 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,821 miles

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,466 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 21,460 miles

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

near side front / off side front thrust arm bushes showing early signs of wear

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,241 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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BX04 EOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BX04 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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