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BG04 LUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,016 mi
Last recorded174,016 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 174,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 169,447 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 166,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 157,919 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,331 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,732 miles

reduced damping effect from rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,532 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,629 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,438 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,986 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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BG04 LUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG04 LUE, 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 BG04 LUE registered?

BG04 LUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BG04 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 LUE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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