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HN04 BFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,110 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,121 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 37,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 21,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 18,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 18,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 18,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,386 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,154 miles

both front tyres over 10 years old

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet saftey release handle broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,564 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 BFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BFP, 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 HN04 BFP registered?

HN04 BFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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