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BF54 FRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,997 mi
Last recorded213,997 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 213,997 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 210,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 210,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 210,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 204,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 190,883 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 190,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 182,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 175,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 168,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 128,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

foreign body embedded in o/s/r tyre suspect puncture.

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 FRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

BF54 FRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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