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DU54 BWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,102 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 99,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 97,074 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 94,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,358 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 91,358 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underfloor covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 87,926 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bars (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bars (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,896 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,594 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 66,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,988 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,464 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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DU54 BWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU54 BWZ, 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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DU54 BWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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