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BF54 OVG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 134,124 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 128,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 116,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,687 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,842 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 OVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

BF54 OVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is BF54 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 OVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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