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BXZ 1669

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,925 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,100 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,291 miles

Front pads and discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,291 miles

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

Front pads and discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 73,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 73,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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BXZ 1669 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BXZ 1669, 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 BXZ 1669 registered?

BXZ 1669 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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