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BD04 DCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,547 mi
Last recorded204,547 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 204,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 198,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 192,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 184,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 184,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 167,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 156,577 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 156,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 145,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,918 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 132,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 120,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,077 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 DCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

BD04 DCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is BD04 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 DCY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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