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DU54 BZG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,585 miles

Central Front oil leak

Offside Front parking brake excessive travel

Fail 24 Oct 2018 130,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front oil leak

Offside Front parking brake excessive travel

Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,202 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured-x2 rear coil springs corroded-o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on limit-brake pipes surface rust

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-exhaust flexi deteriorated-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,123 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured-x2 rear links have slight play-exhaust flexi deteriorated

x2 rear tyres on limit-front ball joint boots deteriorated-front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,767 miles

rear brakes passed on limits-exhaust flexi deteriated-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,118 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,297 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

rear exhaust brkt broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,716 miles

Front Brake Discs Badly corroded. (Slight Judder and Slight Bind)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake Discs Badly corroded. (Slight Judder and Slight Bind)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,371 miles

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

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

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 BZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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