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BV54 WVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,478 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 69,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 69,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,689 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s.r and o.s.r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,598 miles

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,234 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Rear n.s.r and o.s.r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,482 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)

plastic trims fitted underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2016 52,477 miles

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

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

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)

plastic trims fitted underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,554 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,270 miles

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

vehicles internal head light adjuster not working

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,569 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 WVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

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

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