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BK54 HWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,448 mi
Last recorded185,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 HWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 185,448 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 163,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 163,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded by coil springs (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s n/s brake discs lipped

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 147,306 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded by coil springs (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s n/s brake discs lipped

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 143,188 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both side front discs lipped inner sides

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 31 Jan 2018 143,184 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box inner side big hole (7.1.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both side front discs lipped inner sides

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 4 Feb 2017 137,742 miles

Backbox outer casing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox has a small hole (7.1.2)

Inner steering ficings have slight play

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,403 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger Air Bag switched off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,398 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,393 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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BK54 HWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK54 HWE, 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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BK54 HWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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