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MB04 BYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 143,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,882 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 138,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 135,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre as slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,574 miles

n/s/f tyre as sidewall damage

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre as sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min. limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,447 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,179 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,179 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,587 miles

bad oil leaks on engine

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

bad oil leaks on engine

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,544 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MB04 BYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MB04 BYU, 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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MB04 BYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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