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BC04 BZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

146,860 mi
Last recorded146,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 146,860 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,173 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,474 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,226 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,156 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,120 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,003 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,834 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,436 miles

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

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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BC04 BZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BC04 BZU, 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 BC04 BZU registered?

BC04 BZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BC04 BZU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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