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BG54 BFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,196 mi
Last recorded163,196 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 163,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 155,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine managment light is on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 146,095 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 146,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 139,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 132,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2012 122,953 miles

Driver door check strap broken

Pass 5 Nov 2011 116,749 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/r/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,531 miles

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

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

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 BFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG54 BFV, 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 BG54 BFV registered?

BG54 BFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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