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BG04 ZDR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine & undertray covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside side repeater lens damaged

parking brake pedal sticking slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald & outer wall slightly damaged - only just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock absorbers weak (5.3.2 (b))

engine & undertray covers fitted

parking brake pedal sticking

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,155 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,572 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 90,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 88,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 87,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,803 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,727 miles

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

nearside engine mounting badly split

Fail 21 May 2012 75,727 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside engine mounting badly split

Pass 5 May 2011 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 72,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 68,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,685 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2009 64,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,773 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,622 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded

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 ZDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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