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BF54 OSE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,480 mi
Last recorded35,480 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,480 miles

REAR and FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVY CORROSION REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 27 Nov 2023 35,480 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR and FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVY CORROSION REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,464 miles

Rear Both Rear Coil springs heavily corroded Rear suspension heavily coroded Drivers mirror glass discoloured

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Both Rear Coil springs heavily corroded Rear suspension heavily coroded Drivers mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,440 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,207 miles

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

Nearside Front perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 34,134 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,999 miles

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

thrust arm osf leaking oil but does not have excerssive movement

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,846 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,846 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,959 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,557 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 OSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

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

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