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BD54 ODG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,263 mi
Last recorded144,263 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ODG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum 1.6mm outer tread area 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to no dipped beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No dipped beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to inner cords/canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No dipped beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to inner cords/canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum 1.6mm outer tread area 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,803 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 142,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 141,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Offside Front tyre been driven at low pressure 205/55/16

Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 140,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,561 miles

front brake pads wearing thin (inner)

rear brake pads wearing thin on limit

Fail 30 Jan 2017 136,543 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin (inner)

rear brake pads wearing thin on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 133,956 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 133,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,145 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,364 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 ODG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

BD54 ODG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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