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BU04 CDK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,759 mi
Last recorded91,759 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired Camber Arm (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,510 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,859 miles

V-Belt is cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2013 65,411 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,470 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,007 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,464 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,160 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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BU04 CDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,147cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU04 CDK, 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 BU04 CDK registered?

BU04 CDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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