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BF54 OTB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 135,184 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 210,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 210,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 205,903 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2017 87,210 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 87,210 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 78,851 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 78,850 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 61,581 miles

slight play in o/s/f link arm

Pass 1 May 2010 53,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 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.

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