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MK04 BWF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,621 miles

near side and off side front tyre sidewalls both have slight damage and slight cracking,may need changing in future

Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side and off side front tyre sidewalls both have slight damage and slight cracking,may need changing in future

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,725 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,266 miles

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

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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MK04 BWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MK04 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK04 BWF?

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What year was MK04 BWF registered?

MK04 BWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MK04 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 BWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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