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BT04 ETZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspect fuel leak

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,165 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,781 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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BT04 ETZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BT04 ETZ, 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 BT04 ETZ registered?

BT04 ETZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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