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BV54 WZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,837 mi
Last recorded92,837 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre very near the limit in places

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear ball joint (arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre very near the limit in places

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre chunks out of side wall

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

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

both front suspension arms front bushes bonding failing but no movement. Only seen on full lock check

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre chunks out of side wall

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

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

both front suspension arms front bushes bonding failing but no movement. Only seen on full lock check

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,063 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

some play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,061 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

some play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,315 miles

stone chip screen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,559 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,559 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,250 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)

Fail 28 May 2010 49,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,273 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2008 36,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,258 miles

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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BV54 WZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BV54 WZZ, 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 BV54 WZZ registered?

BV54 WZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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