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BT54 WOD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,534 mi
Last recorded158,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount corroded/broken (one of two) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D bush) has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe slightly corroded (over rear sub frame) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear tailgate lever sticking

full length under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 158,533 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount corroded/broken (one of two) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D bush) has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe slightly corroded (over rear sub frame) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear tailgate lever sticking

full length under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2022 146,110 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tail gate release catch sticking

Fail 28 Dec 2022 143,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tail gate release catch sticking

Pass 23 Dec 2021 140,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,663 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 138,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,994 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,330 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror loose

Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,599 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,621 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 110,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,376 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 107,376 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 20 Dec 2012 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,264 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,701 miles

ESP warning light on

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

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

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

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

Wipers smearing but not affecting view to road

Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,680 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 90,680 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 72,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,883 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 59,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,781 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 WOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

BT54 WOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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