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BV54 WUO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,898 mi
Last recorded38,898 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 38,898 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,130 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 37,129 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 34,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2009 15,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2008 12,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,553 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 WUO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WUO, 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 WUO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV54 WUO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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