CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG54 HNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 102,853 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point missing

rear brake flex hoses cracked

Fail 2 May 2017 102,847 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point missing

rear brake flex hoses cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,566 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 45,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,801 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,082 miles

front number plate cracked

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG54 HNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HNM, 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

How do I check the history of BG54 HNM?

You can check the full history of BG54 HNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG54 HNM registered?

BG54 HNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is BG54 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 HNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG54 HNM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG54 HNM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.