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BF54 UHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,236 mi
Last recorded117,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,236 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 114,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N,S,R AND O,S,R (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N,S,R AND O,S,R (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,887 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,546 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 92,819 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,236 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 91,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,052 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 76,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,694 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,678 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,526 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 UHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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