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BV54 WPY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 70,253 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,842 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,842 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,326 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,159 miles

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

rear number plate faded.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,268 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,072 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,072 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 WPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 WPY registered?

BV54 WPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is BV54 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 WPY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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