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BV54 WUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,610 mi
Last recorded161,610 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 161,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,288 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge.

Offside Front Outer worn outer edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,180 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 143,149 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2016 111,659 miles

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

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

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

e m light on

under trays fitted partial check only

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays,engine covers and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays,engine covers and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

mid / rear exhaust bracket broken

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,285 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 2 Oct 2011 72,285 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,967 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,057 miles

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

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,449 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 WUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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