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HN04 BCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 100,639 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight rattle on exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,048 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight rattle on exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,173 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,168 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,278 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,378 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,520 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 BCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HN04 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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