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BF54 FNT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 156,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r ~& o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/ r& o/s/r coil springs delaminated & corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 150,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,510 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 146,494 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,565 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,133 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 134,064 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 134,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 131,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,699 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 126,321 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,749 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

under side covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,792 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,154 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 81,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,393 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 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FNT, 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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BF54 FNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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