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BF54 UFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,248 miles

under body heavily wax oiled

Fail 11 Sep 2019 116,248 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body heavily wax oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 106,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,637 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,780 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,560 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 UFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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