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BD54 URW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,035 mi
Last recorded93,035 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides [rear] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides [rear] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,179 miles

exaust bracket fractured

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [scored] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 87,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [scored] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area ()

exaust bracket fractured

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 80,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint the lower and shorter arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,467 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,358 miles

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

off side mirror damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 36,357 miles

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

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

off side mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 35,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,654 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuff

Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuff

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,340 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 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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