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BK54 RVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 136,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 135,892 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,141 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,067 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 112,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,663 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small signs of damage and age to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

wear to outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small signs of damage and age to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

wear to outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 36,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 18,625 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 8,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,509 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 RVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK54 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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