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BF54 FSA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,247 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,841 miles

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 5 Jan 2011 72,456 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,729 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,243 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped (new pads have been fitted)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

park brake poor (needs adjustment)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn and lipped (new pads have been fitted)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

park brake poor (needs adjustment)

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 FSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

BF54 FSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 FSA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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