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BN54 UBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

293,110 mi
Last recorded293,110 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 293,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r wheel arches has bubbles of corrosion no sharp edges

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 6 Nov 2024 293,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r wheel arches has bubbles of corrosion no sharp edges

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2023 282,432 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs delaminated & corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches has bubbles of corrosion but no sharp edges

Fail 7 Nov 2023 282,432 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs delaminated & corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches has bubbles of corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Nov 2022 267,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s & n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear underbody & suspension components covered in underseal

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 267,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s & n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear underbody & suspension components covered in underseal

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 254,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody covered in underseal

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 239,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 231,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2018 227,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 227,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 224,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 214,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 200,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 185,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 171,129 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 171,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 156,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 141,201 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 108,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,088 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 UBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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