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BD54 MMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,233 mi
Last recorded133,233 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Front Exhaust mounting defective AND GENTRAL (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE ON OUT SIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 127,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Front Exhaust mounting defective AND GENTRAL (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE ON OUT SIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,655 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 113,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,489 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,480 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front, rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,823 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,680 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,478 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,322 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)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,142 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 MMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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