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LW04 BUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,635 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,762 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,575 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs got rust on working surface

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,695 miles

front wiper blade smearing

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,645 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

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 14 Mar 2015 65,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 65,955 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,786 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

gearbox mount worn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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LW04 BUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW04 BUA, 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 LW04 BUA registered?

LW04 BUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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