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BN54 LXL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,588 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,835 miles

Nearside Front side wall damage, and scrubbed outer edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil spring sitting just back from bump stop

hanger broken too middle exhaust section, also cracked and minor blow

oil leak engine

slight play felt in n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side wall damage, and scrubbed outer edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil spring sitting just back from bump stop

hanger broken too middle exhaust section, also cracked and minor blow

oil leak engine

slight play felt in n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,744 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,284 miles

Dash display indicates fault with ESP system

Nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Dash display indicates fault with ESP system

Nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,187 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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BN54 LXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN54 LXL, 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 BN54 LXL registered?

BN54 LXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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