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HN04 BCX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,610 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 126,601 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,556 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,819 miles

Front bumper has been hit.

Very slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper has been hit.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,990 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,352 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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HN04 BCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN04 BCX, 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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HN04 BCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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