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BF54 FNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

both wipers smear screen

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheelhub makes some noise when rotated.

Prior to arriving to KWIKFIT, offside inner sill had been damaged as a result of incorrect jacking of the vehicle.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,850 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheelhub makes some noise when rotated.

Prior to arriving to KWIKFIT, offside inner sill had been damaged as a result of incorrect jacking of the vehicle.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,980 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,980 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 FNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 FNM registered?

BF54 FNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BF54 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 FNM 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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