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BT04 ZRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,846 mi
Last recorded166,846 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 166,846 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 157,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 148,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 141,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 141,655 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,773 miles

both front tyres - worn on inner edge

n/s/f windscreen wiper smears the screen slightly.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 125,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 120,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 112,605 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 112,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 98,834 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 98,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2008 62,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,475 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 ZRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

BT04 ZRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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