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BT04 NZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,923 mi
Last recorded190,923 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 190,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Slight play in the offside front inner steering rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2017 190,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poor condition

Slight play in the offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 19 Aug 2016 180,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 168,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 95,280 miles

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

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

front no. plate damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates coming apart

front brake condition low

n/s/f tyre feathered to limits

rear brake condition low

Pass 21 May 2007 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates coming apart

front brake condition low

n/s/f tyre feathered to limits

rear brake condition low

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 NZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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