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LT04 BBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 110,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 110,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 105,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,520 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,252 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 87,251 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,662 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,929 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,691 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,325 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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LT04 BBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT04 BBU, 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 LT04 BBU registered?

LT04 BBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LT04 BBU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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