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DC54 BGY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,286 mi
Last recorded193,286 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 193,286 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 193,286 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 177,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,368 miles

205/55/15 X 4,,,P3,,,AGE-MILES ETC ETC,,

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH...AGE/MILES, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL.....19 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 157,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/15 X 4,,,P3,,,AGE-MILES ETC ETC,,

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH...AGE/MILES, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL.....19 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,796 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays sill covers and rear arm covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 138,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays sill covers and rear arm covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,748 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,431 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,124 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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DC54 BGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DC54 BGY, 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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DC54 BGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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