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BV54 WNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,141 mi
Last recorded157,141 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 157,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 156,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 153,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front discs worn and corroded

front pads starting to crumble on edges

small stone chip zone b

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front discs worn and corroded

front pads starting to crumble on edges

small stone chip zone b

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

n/s/f jacking block missing

rear exhaust hanger adrift / corroded away

Fail 2 Jun 2017 128,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed / corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

n/s/f jacking block missing

rear exhaust hanger adrift / corroded away

Pass 21 May 2016 113,213 miles

minor wear in nsf lower rear ball joint

os mirror glass discoloured

Fail 21 May 2016 113,213 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

minor wear in nsf lower rear ball joint

os mirror glass discoloured

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2015 102,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror miscoloured but veiw to rear not affected

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside washer jet partly blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & rear hanging bracket rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,894 miles

View Obstruction Removed From O/S W/Screen

Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S rear Seat Belt Buckle Cover Adrift

View Obstruction Removed From O/S W/Screen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,636 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,640 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BV54 WNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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