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BT04 UMC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,200 mi
Last recorded53,200 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,200 miles

Brake wear warning on dash

Front & rear taxi plates to be fitted externally when issued

O/S/F seat belt rough on pulling out or returning in

Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake wear warning on dash

Front & rear taxi plates to be fitted externally when issued

O/S/F seat belt rough on pulling out or returning in

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,935 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,345 miles

Brake wear warning comming on at dash

Light oil dampness on underside engine cover

Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,219 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning comming on at dash

Light oil dampness on underside engine cover

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 25 Sep 2007 27,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,560 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 UMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BT04 UMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is BT04 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 UMC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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