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BF54 OVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,487 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,282 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,750 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 84,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,327 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 76,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 71,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,182 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder damage or loose (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,243 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,724 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,542 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,799 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,385 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 OVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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