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BG04 ZDM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,112 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,452 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2020 64,532 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2020 64,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked and mouldy. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SOME PLAY AT REAR ARM'S INNER BUSH ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

under trays fitted front to rear obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Sep 2016 41,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

under trays fitted front to rear obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner door handles insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner door handles insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 35,992 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,698 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 16,846 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 ZDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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