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BF54 FRP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 122,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 122,091 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 119,862 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,015 miles

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

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

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

off side rear hande brake needs ajusting

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

off side rear hande brake needs ajusting

Pass 2 Mar 2013 114,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake tellb tale does not illuminat when apply parking brake

Fail 2 Mar 2013 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake tellb tale does not illuminat when apply parking brake

Fail 22 Feb 2012 112,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 112,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 110,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,182 miles

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

park brake pedal pad missing

Fail 29 Aug 2009 102,182 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

park brake pedal pad missing

Pass 25 Aug 2008 93,873 miles

advise; park brake warning on

Fail 10 Sep 2007 76,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,013 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 FRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

BF54 FRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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