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BF54 FPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,019 mi
Last recorded219,019 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 219,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 219,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 213,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 207,212 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 203,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 197,010 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 175,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 148,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,214 miles

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

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

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

both steering arms have slight play at inner fixings/joints

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,439 miles

Front both Tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front both Tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,986 miles

very slight play offside front wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,096 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,063 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,990 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 45,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,782 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 FPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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