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BF54 FKP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 53,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,284 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion on all rear suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and floor covered

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,062 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Exhaust corroded

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,675 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,189 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,811 miles

front suspension lower rear arm inner bushs perishing/debonding

os drop link dust cover starting to split

rear brake pipes greased

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,497 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,188 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings==rear springs corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,593 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak smearing under covers

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,495 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW RECC NEW AND 4 WHEEL ALIGB==ENG/TOP /BOTTOM/FLOOR COVERS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,597 miles

INNER TCA BUSHES SPLITTING==SLIGHT PLAT FR W/BEARINGS==INNER PADS APPEAR LOW==ENG COVERS==OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,780 miles

ENG COVERS==SLIGHT LIFT IN REAR TYRES==FR DISC INNER FACES CORRODING

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,222 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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BF54 FKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

BF54 FKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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