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AV04 UPA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,961 mi
Last recorded138,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

revers lights not working

Fail 8 Jan 2025 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

revers lights not working

Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,218 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 132,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,534 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,758 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 110,628 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,296 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 108,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,374 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,579 miles

NSF Brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,669 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,518 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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AV04 UPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV04 UPA, 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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AV04 UPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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