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BT54 VRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,835 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 105,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 97,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 97,575 miles

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

n/s/f lower rear arm suspension bush split

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,639 miles

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

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

both front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 82,576 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 76,789 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 76,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,628 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,628 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 VRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

BT54 VRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is BT54 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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