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BF54 FNH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,765 mi
Last recorded164,765 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 164,765 miles

o/s/f/fog light not working

center exhaust hanger corroded and broken but exhaust still secure as marked

Fail 9 Mar 2020 164,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

center exhaust hanger corroded and broken but exhaust still secure as marked

o/s/f/fog light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,686 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 152,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,397 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 107,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,396 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,578 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,577 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,150 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,948 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 FNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

BF54 FNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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