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BK04 HZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 81,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,596 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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BK04 HZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK04 HZU, 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 BK04 HZU registered?

BK04 HZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is BK04 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 HZU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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