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BF54 EBL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,373 mi
Last recorded120,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,373 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,373 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,228 miles

Nearside front steering arm (tie rod) has slight play

Nearside front tyre has been run flat

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,526 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,484 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres have damage to outter side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,994 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,767 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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BF54 EBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF54 EBL, 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 BF54 EBL registered?

BF54 EBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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