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BP04 BZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 BZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s/r disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,302 miles

nsf fog light inop

rear tyres very near limit

Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf fog light inop

rear tyres very near limit

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,685 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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BP04 BZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BP04 BZX, 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 BP04 BZX registered?

BP04 BZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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