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ET04 BKX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,499 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,387 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer and has 2 nails in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,104 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel bearing has play

nearside rear tyre low tread depth

offside rear indicator slightly dis coloured

offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 97,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel bearing has play

nearside rear spring corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread depth

offside rear indicator slightly dis coloured

offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,972 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011
Fail 16 Feb 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,310 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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ET04 BKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET04 BKX, 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 ET04 BKX registered?

ET04 BKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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