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BP04 UBW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,098 mi
Last recorded101,098 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 99,939 miles

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

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 98,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR balljoint of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 96,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 96,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 94,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 91,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 90,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 88,183 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 88,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 84,785 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 84,785 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,559 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 63,586 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 60,652 miles

Both rear tyre treads are becoming worn.

Corosion has formed on the rear suspension coil springs.

Covers fitted over outer sills obscuring view of body.

Large underpanels fitted front to rear obscuring view of body and components.

Noise coming from the offside rear when handbrake is operated.

Fail 10 May 2011 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyre treads are becoming worn.

Corosion has formed on the rear suspension coil springs.

Covers fitted over outer sills obscuring view of body.

Large underpanels fitted front to rear obscuring view of body and components.

Noise coming from the offside rear when handbrake is operated.

Pass 10 May 2010 56,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,495 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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BP04 UBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP04 UBW, 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 BP04 UBW registered?

BP04 UBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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