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MX54 ZGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 ZGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,355 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,355 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,315 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,347 miles

1 rear indicators not very yellow.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,785 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges & cuts to sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f/ side wall light damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,460 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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MX54 ZGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX54 ZGZ, 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 MX54 ZGZ registered?

MX54 ZGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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