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BG04 ZDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

217,551 mi
Last recorded217,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 217,551 miles

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on chassis +inner wings +rear tie bars

Fail 11 May 2017 217,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on chassis +inner wings +rear tie bars

wipers

Pass 16 May 2016 211,258 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 211,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 May 2015 205,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rust on rear suspension arms

Fail 14 May 2015 205,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rust on rear suspension arms

Pass 22 May 2014 200,021 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 200,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp

Pass 8 Jan 2013 192,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2013 192,544 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 184,064 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2011 184,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes uneven

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 174,632 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 174,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,683 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 159,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,028 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,126 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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