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BG54 TFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 145,071 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 145,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 137,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 137,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 125,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 118,456 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,473 miles

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,131 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

BG54 TFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is BG54 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 TFK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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