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BG04 LUF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,173 miles

centre exhaust box damaged

rear suspension starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

eml light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,510 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

eml light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,840 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 LUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG04 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

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

Is BG04 LUF safe to buy?

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