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BG04 UCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 128,242 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2024 124,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2023 121,210 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 121,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 117,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from pipe going into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 117,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from pipe going into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 112,652 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,964 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,039 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,200 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,225 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,225 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,409 miles

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,527 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight side to side play in steering rack area

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,642 miles

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)

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 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BG04 UCL, 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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BG04 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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