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BD04 GCX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 155,238 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,971 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 137,129 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 128,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,966 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 110,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 101,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,028 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 95,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,388 miles

N/S/F Castor arm bush worn.

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

O/S/F Castor arm bush worn.

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

N/S/F Castor arm bush worn.

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

O/S/F Castor arm bush worn.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,358 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 GCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

BD04 GCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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