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BG54 BFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 160,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS TO FLEXABLE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,684 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 143,684 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 124,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and o/s/front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 90,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,314 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,344 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 BFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG54 BFP, 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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BG54 BFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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