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BD54 EUP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 150,615 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 146,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 144,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,693 miles

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar rubber bushes and rear links slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2015 130,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar rubber bushes and rear links slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 113,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 105,411 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 105,411 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,591 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 98,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,105 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 91,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,295 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,279 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,878 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 EUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD54 EUP, 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 EUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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