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BF54 LDD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 LDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Beam image too low; adjusted during test

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Beam image too low; adjusted during test

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low on outer edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre low on outer edges.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre low on outer edges.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,321 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,452 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,624 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 27,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,949 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,253 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 LDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

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

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