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BDZ 88

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 88
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 76,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,397 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,527 miles

All visible under body brake pipes heavily greased

Factory fit under body trims restrict examination

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,965 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts not checked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated on both sidewall but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated on the outer sidewall but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,836 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 11 Apr 2012 56,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,459 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,894 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,483 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,479 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 19,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BDZ 88 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BDZ 88, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDZ 88 registered?

BDZ 88 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BDZ 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 88 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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