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BG54 AVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 80,571 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closest to the bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closest to the bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,083 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Mirror indicator has water ingress. Operation ok.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,404 miles

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 9 Nov 2015 57,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,614 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,514 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,735 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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BG54 AVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG54 AVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 AVV registered?

BG54 AVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BG54 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 AVV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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