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BT04 EUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,784 mi
Last recorded182,784 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 182,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm boot split as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 169,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 169,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 160,426 miles

both lower rear side lamps inoperative

both rear brake hoses perishing

off side door mirror slightly dark

off side rear wheel rim weld repaired

screw in near side rear tyre

various flasher bulbs have poor colour

Fail 16 Apr 2024 160,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both lower rear side lamps inoperative

both rear brake hoses perishing

off side door mirror slightly dark

off side rear wheel rim weld repaired

screw in near side rear tyre

various flasher bulbs have poor colour

Pass 21 Apr 2023 146,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 146,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 135,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,724 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,135 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 92,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 44,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,870 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 EUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BT04 EUD, 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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BT04 EUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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