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BV54 WUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,864 mi
Last recorded105,864 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 105,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,810 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

both rear tyres @ wear markers

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,026 miles

damage to near side of car

front right fog light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 585,700 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 29 Mar 2010 48,719 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,499 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 28,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ESP fault message is displayed

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 WUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

BV54 WUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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