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BD54 VHU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,977 mi
Last recorded180,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 180,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 170,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 155,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 155,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 132,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 132,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2009 67,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,579 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 VHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

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