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BN54 XPO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 144,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 217,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 217,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both-sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 125,005 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 125,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 107,581 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 97,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 72,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre outter edge worn

Pass 13 May 2010 63,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,432 miles

excessive travel in parking brake cable

o/s caster arm gaiter split on ball joint

Fail 7 May 2009 54,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive travel in parking brake cable

o/s caster arm gaiter split on ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

car been standing

fuel reading low

large under trays

offside front fog/light glass cracked

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 XPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 XPO registered?

BN54 XPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is BN54 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 XPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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