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BV04 URD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,548 mi
Last recorded136,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,548 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 136,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 134,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 123,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall starting to show some signs of wear

rear brake pads just stating to wear low

Fail 12 May 2018 108,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall starting to show some signs of wear

rear brake pads just stating to wear low

Pass 4 May 2017 97,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 89,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,309 miles

rear brakepads look low !

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 58,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 58,438 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,556 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,997 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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BV04 URD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URD, 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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BV04 URD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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