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BF54 VTT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,073 mi
Last recorded70,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,073 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspesion arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspesion arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,325 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,942 miles

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

TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND UNDER TRAYS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,366 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,570 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,939 miles

advise front suspension sitting low possible weak springs

advise o/s rear coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,939 miles

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

advise front suspension sitting low possible weak springs

advise o/s rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,262 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,943 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 VTT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

BF54 VTT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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