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BD54 EHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 97,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 87,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 67,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 67,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 60,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,551 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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BD54 EHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EHL, 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 BD54 EHL registered?

BD54 EHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is BD54 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 EHL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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