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BN54 UBB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,586 mi
Last recorded117,586 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2025 117,586 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Towbar coupling indicator not working Electric socket hanging (6.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2024 101,695 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR UNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 76,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,715 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,381 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 19,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,505 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 UBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

BN54 UBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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