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BF54 ZGC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,277 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,077 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,176 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,176 miles

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

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

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 ZGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF54 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

BF54 ZGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 ZGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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