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BK54 ZYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,624 mi
Last recorded181,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 181,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front, lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 178,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner( rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 175,487 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 175,487 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides rear (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front partially faulty

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,884 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothside front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc scored.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top , starting to be coming insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 140,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 140,580 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 121,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightley wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 108,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 97,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 83,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 56,180 miles

accident damage nearside rear sill skirt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,172 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,325 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 ZYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK54 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

BK54 ZYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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