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BG04 LNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,007 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,319 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,245 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,738 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 35,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,697 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,743 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Surface cracks in treads of nearside and offside front tyres.

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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BG04 LNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 BG04 LNZ, 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 BG04 LNZ registered?

BG04 LNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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