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BD54 UFT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 26 May 2016 111,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 100,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 100,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 97,181 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2013 93,671 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2013 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 28 May 2012 89,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 83,093 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

engine light on.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,759 miles

####STRONG ADVISE#### rear parking brake noisy/squeeky

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,463 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 UFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

BD54 UFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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