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BK04 ZFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,871 mi
Last recorded125,871 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 ZFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule(s) both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover twisted and likely to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box weld splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule(s) both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect foggy lens or incorrectly seated bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover twisted and likely to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box weld splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,279 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Seat belt damaged Driver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Driver (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,611 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,611 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 91,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 81,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,445 miles

all four tyres outerwalls cracking

Fail 1 May 2013 69,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 59,523 miles

*** N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH / CRACK ***

*** WINTER TYRES FITTED ***

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,523 miles

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

*** WINTER TYRES FITTED ***

*** N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH / CRACK ***

**** TYRES ALL UNDER INFLATED ****

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,955 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,821 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 47,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 38,510 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 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK04 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

BK04 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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