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BJ04 RZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 71,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror dim

Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror dim

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,939 miles

REAR TYRES =WORN ON LIMIT

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,331 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 35,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,840 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,832 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,198 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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BJ04 RZZ 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 80%.

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 BJ04 RZZ, 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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What year was BJ04 RZZ registered?

BJ04 RZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is BJ04 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 RZZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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