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BL04 UUB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,505 mi
Last recorded140,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 135,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no d.m.s. print out due to low emissions

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front arm rear outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no d.m.s. print out due to low emissions

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 130,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,717 miles

advise brake pipes corroded

advise child seat fitted (loose)

advise cover

advise under trays

Fail 7 Sep 2015 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges no cords showing as yet. nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

advise brake pipes corroded

advise child seat fitted (loose)

advise cover

advise under trays

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,907 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 114,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,839 miles

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s close to limit

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,851 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

rewar brake pads poss low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,153 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

o/s rear indicator starting to show white

slight play in n/s front antiroll bar link

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,166 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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BL04 UUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BL04 UUB, 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 BL04 UUB registered?

BL04 UUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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