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BF54 RCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 98,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,701 miles

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

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

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

advise vehicle running too clean to provide a sample of smoke to test

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,618 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic cover under the car front to rear

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,571 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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BF54 RCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF54 RCZ, 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 BF54 RCZ registered?

BF54 RCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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