MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front brake sticking
Offside Rear & Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
both front headlight lens deteriorated
corrosion on various suspension components
various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear subframe
rear brake pipes corroding
wipers smearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Knock in steering ( at wheel )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre bold on edges
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Noise from o/s/r brake
Offside Rear Shock absorber Weak/noise
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damp
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Under shields fitted to vehicle
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Knock in steering ( at wheel )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre bold on edges
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Noise from o/s/r brake
Offside Rear Shock absorber Weak/noise
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damp
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Under shields fitted to vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear ( surface rust ) (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorber operation sounds weak.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Wiper blades smeary
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear ( surface rust ) (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorber operation sounds weak.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Wiper blades smeary
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both headlamp lenses misted externally
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both headlamp lenses misted externally
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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HG54 BZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 HG54 BZA, 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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HG54 BZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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