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BV04 UPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,515 mi
Last recorded97,515 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 90,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,441 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,457 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,644 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,767 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low and has surface cracks around outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,735 miles

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

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,001 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 19,084 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BV04 UPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV04 UPZ, 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 BV04 UPZ registered?

BV04 UPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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