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DY54 BJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 BJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 105,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

corroded rear subframe and body

Pass 4 Dec 2021 104,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,180 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Sides Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Springs Surface Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Beam Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 85,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda Reading Above Limits (1.05) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Sides Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Springs Surface Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Beam Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,149 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,869 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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DY54 BJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY54 BJZ, 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 DY54 BJZ registered?

DY54 BJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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