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BL54 AVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 73,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (needs polishing soon!) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,129 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,128 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective is splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery warning light is on the dash

Fail 26 Jun 2023 68,092 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery warning light is on the dash

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,313 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 20,774 miles

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

Offside 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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BL54 AVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL54 AVV, 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 BL54 AVV registered?

BL54 AVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is BL54 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 AVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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