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BG54 OMD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 169,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 163,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

auk belt frayed

both front tyres worn on edges o/s close to wear bars

parking brake could be improved with adjusment

smell of diesel on engine unable to find

Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 154,363 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,129 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 147,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 140,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 136,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking prake foot lever return spring weak. Leaves light on when released.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 136,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking prake foot lever return spring weak. Leaves light on when released.

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,985 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 131,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,721 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 120,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,197 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 16 Feb 2008 97,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OMD, 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 OMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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