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BN04 CMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,771 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT FRONT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 136,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT FRONT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,985 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear tyres cracking slightly on treads

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,985 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear tyres cracking slightly on treads

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on outer edges

os/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres cracking slightly on treads

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,276 miles

minor steering fluid leak from drivers steering rack area

Fail 11 Feb 2019 132,276 miles

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

minor steering fluid leak from drivers steering rack area

Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,423 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,513 miles

undersheilds fitted upper and lower

Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,756 miles

rack boot wet

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,612 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,610 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,717 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 121,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,109 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,139 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,487 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,703 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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BN04 CMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN04 CMZ, 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 BN04 CMZ registered?

BN04 CMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BN04 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CMZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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