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BK54 FZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 FZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 138,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,039 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 129,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 119,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 119,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 112,076 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2018 112,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2017 104,164 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 104,164 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 88,028 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 88,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 64,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,541 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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BK54 FZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK54 FZA, 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 BK54 FZA registered?

BK54 FZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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