MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both rear brake hoses perishing
both rear coil springs corroding
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s parking brake reading very poor
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear brake hoses perishing
both rear coil springs corroding
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s parking brake reading very poor
oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
under tray fitted.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in o/s/f link arm
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 OTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?
BF54 OTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.
Is BF54 OTB safe to buy?
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