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BU54 XGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 121,154 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 112,651 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,651 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 94,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,428 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,025 miles

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,687 miles

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,651 miles

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2015 66,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,298 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 61,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,302 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,564 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edge and close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,163 miles

Slight play in n/side track rod end.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,162 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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 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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