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BG04 LSD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,138 mi
Last recorded160,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 160,138 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 251,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 148,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 142,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 137,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 137,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 133,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,815 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,687 miles

side wall damage nearside front tyre has been repaired

wear discs

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear discs

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,656 miles

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

wear discs

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,049 miles

wear discs

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,257 miles

wear discs

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,504 miles

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 LSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG04 LSD, 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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BG04 LSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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