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BD54 EGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,706 mi
Last recorded188,706 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 188,706 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre flexi joint weak

osf drop link seal weak

osf suspension arm rubber bush weak

suspect slight play from steering wheel

Fail 19 May 2014 181,679 miles

1 tail pipe missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear plate poor but ok

Pass 19 May 2014 181,679 miles

1 tail pipe missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear plate poor but ok

Fail 18 May 2013 171,326 miles

1 tail pipe cut off

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

rear number plate poor but ok

Pass 18 May 2013 171,326 miles

1 tail pipe cut off

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

rear number plate poor but ok

Pass 4 Apr 2012 163,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 161,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 161,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 153,918 miles

too clean too record any emissions / computer unable too read

Pass 8 Jan 2009 127,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,667 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD54 EGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD54 EGV, 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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BD54 EGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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