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BG54 HNF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,758 mi
Last recorded83,758 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 83,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,535 miles

Exhaust bracket corrode rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,535 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket corrode rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor surface cracks to n/s/r tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 49,464 miles

low tread on rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 40,475 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 20 Nov 2008 33,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,121 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 HNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

BG54 HNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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