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C11 BBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,088 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 96,088 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 95,059 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 95,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,624 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded, can not fully inspect due to plastic covers

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,594 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,939 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 25,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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C11 BBD 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 C11 BBD, 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 C11 BBD registered?

C11 BBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is C11 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 BBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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