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BX04 VUU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,506 mi
Last recorded154,506 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 149,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,892 miles

parking brake antislip missing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 142,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 142,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,015 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Jul 2012 131,798 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to limits needs changing now

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear pads worn very low recomend attenaion

rear suspension corroded

suspect noise from gearbox

Fail 27 Jul 2012 131,777 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to limits needs changing now

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear pads worn very low recomend attenions

rear suspension corroded

suspect noise from gearbox area

Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,377 miles

undertrays fitted.

front discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 124,377 miles

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

front discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 113,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 103,488 miles

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

plastic body undertrims fitted

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,279 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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BX04 VUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX04 VUU, 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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BX04 VUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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