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BT54 WNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,775 mi
Last recorded192,775 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 192,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 191,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 189,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 189,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 187,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 185,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 182,601 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,739 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 175,249 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 171,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 168,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 159,203 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 159,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 145,547 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 145,547 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 133,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 123,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 123,045 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 113,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,346 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 81,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,046 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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BT54 WNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT54 WNZ, 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 BT54 WNZ registered?

BT54 WNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 WNZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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