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HG54 BZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,433 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,373 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,713 miles

rear exhaust box slight leak

Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

rear exhaust box slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,925 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,773 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,479 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,130 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,595 miles

centre pipe and box in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,151 miles

driver door check strap broken

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,311 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 16,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,275 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,537 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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HG54 BZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZD, 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 HG54 BZD registered?

HG54 BZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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