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BV54 WNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,586 mi
Last recorded184,586 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 184,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 181,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 181,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Brake-reaction arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Brake-reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative Drive belt broken (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 178,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 169,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,529 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 165,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 160,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 153,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,759 miles

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)

large crack in bottom of windscreen.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

large crack in bottom of windscreen.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,679 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,807 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

BV54 WNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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