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BV54 WUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,903 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,903 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,699 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,213 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 WUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

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

Is BV54 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 WUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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