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BV54 AKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,643 mi
Last recorded37,643 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 37,643 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 37,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 37,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,523 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 36,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 35,937 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 34,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,291 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,291 miles

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

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

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

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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BV54 AKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BV54 AKN, 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 BV54 AKN registered?

BV54 AKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is BV54 AKN safe to buy?

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