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BD54 MMA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,156 mi
Last recorded157,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,156 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 157,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Position lamp incorrect colour nsf and osf (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake tell tale on dash

Pass 8 Aug 2017 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

osf nsf brake discs lipped.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint requires lower arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

osf nsf brake discs lipped.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,333 miles

Rear unable to test rear seat belts, child seats fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 134,333 miles

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

Rear unable to test rear seat belts, child seats fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,239 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 125,239 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,514 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,308 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,918 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 MMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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