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BD04 GDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 122,804 miles

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 11 May 2018 118,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 114,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,394 miles

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

engine covers fitted

rear shockers poor rebouned

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under-trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,745 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 1 Sep 2009 81,005 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,088 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,099 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 GDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

BD04 GDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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