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BV54 WTE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,648 mi
Last recorded65,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 60,868 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 60,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 40,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,916 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,172 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has various cuts

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,054 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 WTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

BV54 WTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BV54 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 WTE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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