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BT04 JDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 79,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 79,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 78,064 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 71,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured,beam patterns deteriorating, light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb/led not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the view .rear view mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 68,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,938 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 65,921 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 65,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror discoloured (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,023 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,989 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,757 miles
Fail 31 May 2013

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 45,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 45,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,960 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 36,082 miles

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

both front tyres damaged and cuts at outer walls

Fail 13 May 2010 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres damaged and cuts at outer walls

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,946 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 JDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BT04 JDZ, 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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BT04 JDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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