MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items
Front Wear lip on brake discs
Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Wear lip on brake discs
Parking brake imbalance 32 %
Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components
Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Wear lip on front brake discs
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Wear lip on front brake discs
Offside front, rear arm inner bush started to deteriorate
Slight play in offside track rod end
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wear lip on front brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front, rear arm inner bush started to deteriorate
Slight play in offside track rod end
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wear lip on front brake discs
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Offside front rear lower arm bush started to split
Slight play in offside track rod end
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front rear lower arm bush started to split
Slight play in offside track rod end
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres worn on edges
Offside front tyre worn on edge and close to limit
Slight play in n/side track rod end.
oil leak from gearbox
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU54 XGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BU54 XGE, 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 XGE registered?
BU54 XGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.
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