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BF54 FLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

308,317 mi
Last recorded308,317 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 308,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 298,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 280,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 280,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 246,221 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

both rear springs corroded

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2013 246,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

both rear springs corroded

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2012 223,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 207,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 177,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,505 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 FLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

BF54 FLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BF54 FLJ safe to buy?

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