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BC04 ZDS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 123,283 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 123,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 123,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 115,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 115,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 113,870 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 112,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,663 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,656 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,582 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,634 miles

Both front wipers leave lines

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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 ZDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

BC04 ZDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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