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BT04 EPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 144,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,621 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,402 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 121,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,443 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,443 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,462 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,832 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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BT04 EPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BT04 EPE, 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 BT04 EPE registered?

BT04 EPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is BT04 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 EPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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