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BP04 TZT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022

both front lower arm inner wishbone bush have signs of deterioration

h/brake travel long

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear section of exhaust blowing

some play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Fail 21 Mar 2022

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolts missing from o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm inner wishbone bush have signs of deterioration

h/brake travel long

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear section of exhaust blowing

some play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 154,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,540 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,358 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,085 miles

bracket missing from exhaust middle section but system still supported

nearside front tyre bald on edge

offside front jacking block missing and damage to mounting area

Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,699 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 62,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,777 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 TZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP04 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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