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CN04 BUW

2004 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,498 mi
Last recorded227,498 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Unknown180,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 BUW
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 227,498 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion @ front bulk head

surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2019 220,232 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

O/S/F DOOR VERY TIGHT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE & OUT

Fail 25 Sep 2019 220,124 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 211,060 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body subframe/outriggers corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2018 210,902 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body subframe/outriggers corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2017 203,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 203,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded air hose furrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking air leak from air tank n/s in front of the rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 199,891 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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CN04 BUW is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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CN04 BUW is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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