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BL54 DDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,368 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,359 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,574 miles

Engine malfunction light indicates a fault

Exhaust back box support corroded/separated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,896 miles

Lean exhaust emission.

Near front registration plate upper margins below minimum requirement 11mm

Offside rear upper registration plate margin below minimum requirement 11mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,007 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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BL54 DDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

BL54 DDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BL54 DDE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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