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BF54 VUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,755 mi
Last recorded142,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,181 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,604 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,393 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,393 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,346 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 VUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

BF54 VUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is BF54 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 VUE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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