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BU54 CMY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,804 mi
Last recorded140,804 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 140,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rubber jacking point missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 120,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,817 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has nails in the tread.

O/s front fog lamp is missing.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rear brake pads look low.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has nails in the tread.

O/s front fog lamp is missing.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rear brake pads look low.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,694 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,691 miles

n/s/f disc rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,691 miles

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

n/s/f disc rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 68,436 miles

full plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 65,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,449 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 36,888 miles

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

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

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES NSF 2MM

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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BU54 CMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU54 CMY, 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 BU54 CMY registered?

BU54 CMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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