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BF54 VUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 47,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,625 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 255/50/16V

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,310 miles

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

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 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

BF54 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is BF54 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 VUG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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