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BX04 VUN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,177 mi
Last recorded119,177 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 119,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,391 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replacement (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/5m bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/5m bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,443 miles

corrosion to exhaust

nearside front tyre bold inner edge and on legal limit

offside front indicator fading

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

possible very slight play to nearside front lower ball joint

slight front footbrake imbalance

some corrosion to both front brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust front pipe bracket broken/adrift

nearside front tyre bold inner edge and on legal limit

offside front indicator fading

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

possible slight brake pedal travel

possible very slight play to nearside front lower ball joint

slight front footbrake imbalance

some corrosion to both front brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 VUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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