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BF54 FNK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,582 mi
Last recorded133,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 133,582 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,582 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,277 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 109,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,486 miles

near side front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Fail 6 Sep 2008 92,486 miles

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

near side front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Pass 8 Sep 2007 80,494 miles

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

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

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 FNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

BF54 FNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is BF54 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 FNK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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