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BU04 EYP

2004 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

472,892 mi
Last recorded472,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Unknown180,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 EYP
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 472,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 472,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 472,224 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure both sets (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 472,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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lots corrosion to inner sills but all outside prescribed areas

Fail 21 Apr 2023 472,163 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps have earthling issues (4.2.3 (c))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury all over body ns and os marked with yellow chalk (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended locked in (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

lots corrosion to inner sills but all outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2022 471,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 471,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended front row seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BU04 EYP is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 180,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU04 EYP registered?

BU04 EYP is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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