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AF04 ULP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ULP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 133,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 133,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,011 miles

both front suspension tie arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 128,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,563 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 126,563 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,855 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,855 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 119,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 119,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 116,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 111,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 96,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 91,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 85,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,975 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,282 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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AF04 ULP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF04 ULP, 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

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What year was AF04 ULP registered?

AF04 ULP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is AF04 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 ULP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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