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BF54 UNN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

308,221 mi
Last recorded308,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 308,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 308,221 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 286,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake rbt effort record just met it need repair or adjust

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 163,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 152,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,141 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 68,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

not much reserve travel on parkbrake advise adjustment

Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not much reserve travel on parkbrake advise adjustment

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BF54 UNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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