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BF54 VVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,576 mi
Last recorded288,576 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 288,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 288,494 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.7 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 172,781 miles

Nearside Rear pads getting low

rear indicators pale

Fail 10 May 2017 172,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear pads getting low

engine management light on

rear indicators pale

Pass 9 May 2016 163,072 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2016 163,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2015 150,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2014 137,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 114,969 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 114,969 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2011 107,888 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 107,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 99,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,363 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 VVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

BF54 VVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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