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BF04 LUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,774 mi
Last recorded196,774 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 196,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 188,312 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 182,469 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 171,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 158,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,669 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 147,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm and bald on stepped tread

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front tyres worn near to wear bars

Fail 31 Aug 2013 110,836 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine & full under body undertray fitted limited view of components.

front & rear propshaft couplins perishing.

front suspension tie bar bushes perished & splitting.

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit worn on edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,025 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,603 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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BF04 LUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF04 LUW, 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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BF04 LUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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