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BD04 TKT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,381 mi
Last recorded127,381 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 124,285 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,267 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 245/40/zr17-95w

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,847 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/40/zr17-91w

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 245/40/zr17-91w

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,847 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/40/zr17-91w

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 245/40/zr17-91w

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,909 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 105,440 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 95,613 miles

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

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 9 May 2012 95,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 May 2011 88,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o.s.r. tyre just under 3mm tread

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,318 miles

there is a baby seat on the n/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of seat belt

Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

there is a baby seat on the n/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BD04 TKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKT, 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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BD04 TKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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