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BF54 UNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,091 mi
Last recorded147,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 147,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 132,527 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 132,527 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned n/s front (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 114,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,903 miles

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

eml on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Pass 29 May 2015 93,947 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 93,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 83,924 miles

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

centre exhaust bolts corroded

rear exhaust hanger missing

surface rust to rear of underside

Fail 27 May 2014 83,924 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bolts corroded

rear exhaust hanger missing

surface rust to rear of underside

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,278 miles

advise exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,262 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,045 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 UNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

BF54 UNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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