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BBZ 184

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 184
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 100,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,081 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,884 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Fail 24 May 2016 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure REFLECTER INSECURE (1.7.3)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 20 May 2015 65,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,719 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,218 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,932 miles

smoke level to low to test

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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BBZ 184 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BBZ 184, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 184 registered?

BBZ 184 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BBZ 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 184 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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