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BV54 WUL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,581 mi
Last recorded92,581 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,581 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,554 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage but not to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,926 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 73,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,225 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 WUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

BV54 WUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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