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BT54 NHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 NHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 94,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,895 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,296 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all over engine & gearbox But unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,296 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all over engine & gearbox But unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn / Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn / Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,436 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 64,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,455 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 25,455 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,893 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 NHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT54 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

BT54 NHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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