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BU04 CDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake warning light staying on

Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,970 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,699 miles

Both rear tyres perished/splitting on shoulders

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre shows signs of severe run flat damage to both sidewalls

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides on limit for MOT test (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,461 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,459 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,661 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 CDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU04 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

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

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