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BF54 FPO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,159 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Sep 2016 105,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres slightly perished

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,765 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,867 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,864 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,637 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,759 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,614 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,660 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 FPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

BF54 FPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 FPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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