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AU04 UWG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,298 mi
Last recorded98,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,542 miles

all tyres low tead

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

all tyres low tead

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cutting out on outside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,033 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,704 miles

nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive

offside front brake slightly binding during roller brake test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,586 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,904 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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AU04 UWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU04 UWG, 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 AU04 UWG registered?

AU04 UWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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