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BF54 LFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,224 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,224 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,088 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,878 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 16 Jul 2011 43,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,638 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Front to rear undertray fitted (limited view)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,880 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LFE 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 76.5%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF54 LFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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