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BD04 CZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,176 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 54,303 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK-STRAP BROKEN, DOOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION!

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,413 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jul 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,696 miles

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

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 CZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CZL, 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

How do I check the history of BD04 CZL?

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What year was BD04 CZL registered?

BD04 CZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is BD04 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 CZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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