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BK54 UGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,667 mi
Last recorded204,667 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 204,667 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 204,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 195,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 177,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 159,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 156,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 146,776 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 146,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 156,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 128,939 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 128,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,112 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,837 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,020 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,826 miles

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

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

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 UGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UGX, 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 BK54 UGX registered?

BK54 UGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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