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BV54 FBL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,761 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 98,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,064 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S mirror faded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,993 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S mirror faded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,356 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S mirror cloudy but still provides view to rear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,720 miles

All four tyres perishing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,401 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 34,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,912 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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BV54 FBL 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 79.2%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

BV54 FBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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