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BF54 FRN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 174,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise customer to change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all - both front and both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted along both sides of the vehicle and beneath engine

Pass 11 Jan 2022 163,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted along both sides of the vehicle and also beneath engine . vehicle also has sill covers on both sides at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2021 157,606 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 148,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 134,360 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 134,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,721 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 126,656 miles

Emissions not tested Major oil leak and no way of checking oil level (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Major ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 108,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 97,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 91,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 69,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,606 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 FRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

BF54 FRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 FRN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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