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BF54 VTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,399 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,360 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,599 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,982 miles

minor grab from the front brakes when the foot brake is applied

Fail 29 Dec 2017 60,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor grab from the front brakes when the foot brake is applied

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,535 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,895 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,592 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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