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BF54 FMG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,064 mi
Last recorded135,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 135,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 135,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

e/m/l/light on

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 125,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s hand brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 2 Sep 2017 113,359 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 113,351 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,329 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 109,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,387 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension anti- roll bar corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF54 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

BF54 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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