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133,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both wheels (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top &bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not cleaning both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolljoint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both ends corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both ends corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective montting (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under cover fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached arms boll joint play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under cover fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under cover fitted
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads wearing close to limit
Rear exhaust mounting corredod
engine and under cover fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads wearing close to limit
Rear exhaust mounting corredod
engine and under cover fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine and under cover fitted
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine and under cover fitted
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine and under cover fitted
Centre child seat fitted
engine and under cover fitted
engine nanagement light staying on
oil leaking
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre child seat fitted
engine and under cover fitted
engine nanagement light staying on
oil leaking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 OPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 OPT, 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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BF54 OPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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