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BF04 HZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,190 mi
Last recorded155,190 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,190 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,114 miles

front tyres worn

front arm bushes deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ,,,o/s limit (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 141,875 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,679 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 135,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 130,451 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 130,451 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2011 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition,,

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,551 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition,,

Plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 107,502 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,198 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (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
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BF04 HZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BF04 HZD, 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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BF04 HZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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