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BV54 WOH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,704 mi
Last recorded177,704 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,704 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 161,264 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 161,264 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 143,996 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both offside bottom arm ball joints have slight lift

both rear brakes slightly sticking and have serface rust spots on discs

both rear tyres getting worn on inside edge

front and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front abs wire clip broken

offside headlight aim ok at time of test but may have aqbroken clip inside

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and link

slight split in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2012 143,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both offside bottom arm ball joints have slight lift

both rear brakes slightly sticking and have serface rust spots on discs

both rear tyres getting worn on inside edge

front and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front abs wire clip broken

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and link

slight split in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 132,742 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 132,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,860 miles

eng managment light on

Pass 10 Sep 2007 109,554 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 WOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WOH, 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 WOH registered?

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

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