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BN54 TGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,942 mi
Last recorded204,942 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 204,942 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside screen wash jets not working but nearside jets clearing whole screen

Fail 5 Feb 2019 204,697 miles

Fuel hose leaking special ended plastic fuel hose from fuel filter where it connects to unit at front top of engine(unit next to servo pump) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foreward aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foreward aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside screen wash jets not working but nearside jets clearing whole screen

Pass 8 Feb 2018 192,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 191,906 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2017 176,671 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pad(s) wearing low

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2017 176,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer box support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower rearward suspension arm(and rubber bush de-bonded (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pad(s) wearing low

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2016 159,636 miles

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

engine covers and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

Fail 1 Feb 2016 159,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (next to rear flexy) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (next to rear flexy) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,460 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,485 miles

N/S/ Front Tyre has slight damadge to inside side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,619 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 TGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGE, 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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BN54 TGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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