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BW53 RMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,179 mi
Last recorded121,179 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 RMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,069 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 119,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,876 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have surface cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,647 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,479 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,665 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,665 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,947 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 45,348 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,373 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,307 miles

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

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

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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BW53 RMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BW53 RMZ, 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 BW53 RMZ registered?

BW53 RMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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