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BU04 CGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 173,251 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 172,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both - both also have play aswell (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour different colour each side (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both - also aim due to product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,047 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 110,717 miles

both front headlamps slightly dim also nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2016 110,717 miles

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

both front headlamps slightly dim also nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,448 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,352 miles

engine undertrays and covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

rear road springs obstructed by lower rear arms

surface corrosion on both rear outer brake pipes

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake ferules slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,747 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake ferules slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 85,897 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2011 76,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2010 66,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,840 miles

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 12 May 2009 54,893 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 54,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 46,030 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,651 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 33,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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