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BF54 FPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,425 mi
Last recorded101,425 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 93,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from front of engine

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,846 miles

noise from front of engine

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,732 miles

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,044 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 65,043 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

BF54 FPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 FPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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