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BP54 WCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,854 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,182 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 73,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,776 miles

Nearside hand brake effort

Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,776 miles

Nearside hand brake effort

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,520 miles

Central ex mounting bkt broke

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,682 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,018 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres scrubbed on sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear tyres scrubbed on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,499 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,339 miles

centre section exhaust silencer callapsed internally

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,667 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,112 miles

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

number plates poor condition.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,606 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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BP54 WCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP54 WCD, 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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BP54 WCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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