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BF54 ZFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) in centres of tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,606 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 ZFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BF54 ZFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is BF54 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 ZFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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