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BK04 ZGT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,492 mi
Last recorded100,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,985 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 88,984 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,782 miles

Rear Coil spring worn o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,344 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,540 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,329 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,697 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,697 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,686 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,432 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 24,428 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)

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

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

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 ZGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

BK04 ZGT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BK04 ZGT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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