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BW04 ZSX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,517 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 83,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,053 miles

n/s headlamp image deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms inner bushes deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,483 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,199 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

self headlamp adjuster broken offside front

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,521 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,210 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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BW04 ZSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BW04 ZSX, 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 BW04 ZSX registered?

BW04 ZSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 ZSX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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