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HN04 BFM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,485 mi
Last recorded107,485 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,999 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,739 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under tray covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under tray covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,738 miles

engine covers and under tray covers obscurring testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front cracking in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,612 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,146 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,146 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,214 miles

Manufactors undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,214 miles

Manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,592 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front brake discs are lipped and corroding

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front brake discs are lipped and corroding

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,038 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 BFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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