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BF04 LTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,452 mi
Last recorded145,452 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,452 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 145,452 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 137,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 131,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

suspension arm has slighty play in a pin bush lower both outward arms bushes slight split

Fail 16 Sep 2017 131,595 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

suspension arm has slighty play in a pin bush lower both outward arms bushes slight split

Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,590 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both outward arms bushes slight split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box damage (7.1.2)

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

Rear disc slight worn

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,081 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 108,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicator bulbs losing colour

jacking block missing from o/s/f

some front service brake judder

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,326 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have approx 2mm of tread left

slackness noted in the f/o/s track rod end

wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,127 miles

both rear tyres have approx 2mm of tread left

slackness noted in the f/o/s track rod end

wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Pass 21 May 2009 56,876 miles

exhaust rusty esp rear box

f/n/s tyre curbed

Pass 21 May 2008 49,489 miles

engine light on before test

Pass 22 May 2007 44,184 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 44,181 miles

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

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 LTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BF04 LTZ, 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 BF04 LTZ registered?

BF04 LTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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