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BT04 ULS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 165,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 160,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 153,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,327 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 148,326 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,239 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on all brake pads look ok

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 110,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,224 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,220 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,751 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,475 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 ULS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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