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BC04 CMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 129,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,502 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 116,941 miles

All brake pipes greased on surface

Engine Covers + Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Bumper lower damaged

Offside Front Jacking Block missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 116,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (Unable to rotate freely to check wheel bearing) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All brake pipes greased on surface

Engine Covers + Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front inner pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + Upper Dust cover slight cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

OSF + NSF steering inner rack arms have play

Offside Front Bumper lower damaged

Offside Front Jacking Block missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 104,701 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,694 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,523 miles

gearbox oil leak sump

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,316 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,653 miles

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

front number plate dirty

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 CMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BC04 CMZ, 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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What year was BC04 CMZ registered?

BC04 CMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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