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BP04 TZM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 9 May 2017 132,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 132,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 129,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,453 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 110,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 110,196 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,062 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 98,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,343 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 87,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 76,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,348 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 TZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZM, 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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BP04 TZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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