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BL53 ZZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,910 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2025 107,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked[ white] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 103,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 100,441 miles

Offside Front Lower front ball joint boot condition

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre just legal on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,214 miles

o/s/f front lower ball joint boot splitting BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,666 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,251 miles

Drivers wiper blade poor (BORDERLINE)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,979 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,746 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 82,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Dec 2012 76,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2011 68,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,907 miles

parking brake foot lever nearing end of its reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 36,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BL53 ZZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 ZZU, 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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BL53 ZZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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