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BT04 ZSD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,632 mi
Last recorded125,632 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 125,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,577 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing & near legal limit.Attention soon.

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

o/s/f arch liner damaged/missing.

o/s/f fog light has been hit & pushed back.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 117,574 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Both front tyres scrubbing & near legal limit.Attention soon.

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

o/s/f arch liner damaged/missing.

o/s/f fog light has been hit & pushed back.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear driveshafts & suspension arms

front brake disc inner faces heavily lipped

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 86,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,452 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outside wall - soon require replacement.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,725 miles

N/s/r tyre getting 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 ZSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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