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BF54 OSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 96,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,820 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,828 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,684 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 84,684 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,709 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel does not release cleanly (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,988 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount broken ,system still secure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount broken ,system still secure

Pass 17 May 2016 76,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 69,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,371 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,165 miles

N/S/F Tyre Bald Outer Edge

O/S/R Indicator Bulb Shining Slightly White

Slight Play Track Rod End O/S

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,129 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 OSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

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