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BC04 UHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,422 miles

Central small stonechip not in drivers view

minor corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,833 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,608 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 90,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,426 miles

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

underbody has a large undershield covering,making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,628 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 63,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 59,277 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Fail 16 Dec 2017 59,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010

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 10 Jul 2009 14,853 miles

unable to check all steering/brake/suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,552 miles

advise wheel alignment check

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,334 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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BC04 UHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC04 UHL, 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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BC04 UHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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