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BU54 COA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Gas bi-fuel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,545 mi
Last recorded245,545 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 COA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 245,545 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 122,763 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 163,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspensions components slightly corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,001 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 94,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,678 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 84,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 84,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,854 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 68,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,743 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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BU54 COA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU54 COA, 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 COA registered?

BU54 COA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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