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DH04 BWA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 121,959 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 121,954 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 118,714 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2020 118,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,987 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,913 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,910 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 76,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,867 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,282 miles

air bag fault

n/s/f tyre worn on sholder

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,270 miles

air bag light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 31,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,895 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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DH04 BWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DH04 BWA, 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 DH04 BWA registered?

DH04 BWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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