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BF54 VTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,454 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,756 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,257 miles

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,020 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,154 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2008 36,383 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 VTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

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