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BU04 CFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,129 miles

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 on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 123,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 96,049 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Footbrake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leaks engine bay

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust slight blowing

front number plate deteriorating

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 14 May 2021 78,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 78,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 63,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 54,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 9 May 2017 43,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 38,312 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 32,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,873 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 CFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

BU04 CFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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