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BD04 THG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,864 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 112,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,725 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,814 miles

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

Nearside Front track control arm rubber bush starting to split

Offside Front Track control arm rubber bush starting to split

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2016 104,223 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,458 miles

advised front and rear brake pads low

advised nearside and offside front suspension rubber bushes starting to split

advised travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

advised slight brake judder on front brakes . rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,229 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

advised slight brake judder on front brakes . rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advised nearside and offside front track control arm inner bushes split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,874 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,907 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 THG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

BD04 THG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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