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BN54 UBL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

217,225 mi
Last recorded217,225 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 217,225 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 215,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 210,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 207,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 203,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 194,974 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 183,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 176,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 170,327 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 163,249 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 157,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 148,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box rusty also bracket corroded away

Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing uneven{inside edge}

Pass 2 Sep 2010 135,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 121,592 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 121,582 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,895 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 UBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BN54 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

BN54 UBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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