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BF54 LDX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 LDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 109,112 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 101,865 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,670 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,805 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 76,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion starting rear subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,335 miles

undertray fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle when parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking to both sidewalls

Tyres of different speed ratings fitted on rear axle

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,181 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 44,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,302 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 LDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

BF54 LDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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