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BT54 WNL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 99,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,640 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Jun 2020 96,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 May 2019 92,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,735 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,735 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear centre of tyre low on tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,680 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear centre of tyre low on tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,308 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear centre exhaust braket heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear centre exhaust braket heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,500 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outter edges

rear exhaust braket corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,500 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outter edges

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear licence plates delaminating

Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,336 miles

Both front cross strut bushes starting to perish

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,304 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,654 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)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 WNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WNL, 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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BT54 WNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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