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BF54 OSY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coil springs heavily corroded

esp warning on dash display(switch working correctly and no warning lamps illuminated)

exhaust corroded

front drop link boots deteriorated

front inner brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,621 miles

coil springs corroded

esp warning on dash display

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,557 miles

coil springs corroded

esp warning on dash display

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2020 101,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

esp warning on dash display

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,811 miles

coil springs corroded

esp warning illuminated on dash display(switch and warning lamp working correctly)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly to markers

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,164 miles

coil springs corroded

esp warning message on dash display

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on outer edge

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,676 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

esp warning on display

exhaust corroded and centre mount detatched

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil springs starting to corrode

esp warning on display

exhaust corroded and centre mount detatched

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,718 miles

ESP light on dash

Fail 10 Jun 2015 43,442 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,618 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge / shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,698 miles

NSR tyre is perished on outer sidewall

OSF tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,720 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 11,501 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,806 miles

o/s/f tyre has a crack running entire circumference in treaded area no cording visible at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2009 8,806 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a crack running entire circumference in treaded area no cording visible at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,599 miles

front tyres inner sidewall just starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,616 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 OSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

BF54 OSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 OSY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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