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BF54 ZGB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,392 mi
Last recorded149,392 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 149,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,402 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 141,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 135,765 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 135,765 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,972 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,579 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,568 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,031 miles

advise nail in l/h/r tyre

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 ZGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

BF54 ZGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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