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BD04 CZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,702 mi
Last recorded148,702 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 134,702 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust metal brackets broken

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front lower (front) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust metal brackets broken

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front lower (front) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,576 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 101,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,608 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,286 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,220 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,883 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,215 miles

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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BD04 CZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD04 CZB, 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 BD04 CZB registered?

BD04 CZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 CZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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