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BK04 UTH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,361 mi
Last recorded152,361 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2020 144,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp tight but pipe still slightly insecure with a small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F head lamp top bracket is cracking, not insecure.

N/S/R lower hub bush is creaking but no detectable play.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush is wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint partially insecure due to worn exhaust and clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm, upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, front bush has heavy splitting/bonding starting too break down (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Nearside Front side repeater lens is broken/damaged and has a temporary repair

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, front bush has heavy splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,690 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades, slight smearing in use

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass, active anti glare coating defective

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside 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)

centre exhaust clamp loose but not likely for exhaust to seperate

Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

centre exhaust clamp loose but not likely for exhaust to seperate

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,647 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,513 miles

front discs badly lipped

most of floor pan not inspected as covered by undershields

Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,054 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,456 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing not secured joining front panel.

o/s mirror indicator lens cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,456 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing not secured joining front panel.

o/s mirror indicator lens cracked.

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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BK04 UTH 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 BK04 UTH, 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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BK04 UTH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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