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BT54 LXW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,545 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,946 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,207 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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BT54 LXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 LXW, 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 BT54 LXW registered?

BT54 LXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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