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BF54 UMA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,919 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 89,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,772 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,967 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,427 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 65,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,603 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,355 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 UMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

BF54 UMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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