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BU04 CHC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

200,288 mi
Last recorded200,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 200,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively /rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2024 198,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 197,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 196,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 194,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 193,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 189,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 189,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody rust

Pass 16 Aug 2019 183,923 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 183,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 177,629 miles

Exhaust system repairs poor but do not affect MOT

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 May 2017 162,403 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 162,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/ridged

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,243 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/ridged

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,385 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 13 Jan 2009 51,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 29,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,616 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 CHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

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

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