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BG04 ZDC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 128,501 miles

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

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms springs all are corroded rear body sells all are corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension arms rear sub frame all corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all and rear coil springs and rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 127,461 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all and rear coil springs and rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,052 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake excessively binding n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 126,701 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (rear bush), o/s front (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,510 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 123,094 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray covering components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray covering components

Fail 1 Jun 2018 115,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray covering components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,394 miles

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

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

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

Undertray covering components

Pass 31 May 2016 113,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 109,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 106,383 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 105,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 103,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 101,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 99,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 96,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,719 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 93,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZDC, 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 ZDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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