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BG54 VZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,189 mi
Last recorded101,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,987 miles

middle exhaust box very corroded and rusty,

undertrays cover underside

Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,984 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,046 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 118,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 57,760 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,624 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,517 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 26,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BG54 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG54 VZV, 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 BG54 VZV registered?

BG54 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BG54 VZV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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