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HD04 BVC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,388 mi
Last recorded109,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 109,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front(s) & Osr (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc(s) worn on edge(s)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Slight corrosion to rear underside/ components

Undertrays/Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,306 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,207 miles

noise from n/s/f suspension- creak

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from n/s/f suspension- creak

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 74,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 71,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 31,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f jacking point block insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 31,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f jacking point block insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,935 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 20,935 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,946 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 13,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 12,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,325 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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HD04 BVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD04 BVC, 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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HD04 BVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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