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BV54 WVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,465 mi
Last recorded161,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 161,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,876 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,031 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 146,031 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,490 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,031 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight play in Anti-roll-bar link

Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2019 130,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Advise slight play in Anti-roll-bar link

Offside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 123,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to N/S/R flexi Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,522 miles

Nearside Rear Advise Corrosion to main brake pipe which is just acceptable.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End of main brake pipe just acceptable. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,151 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,913 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,613 miles

Advise Cut to inside edge of O/S/R Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords.

Advise Front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise play in N/S/F Lower rear ball joint which is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to inside edge of front brake disc's.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,064 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing heavilly on the inside edge but is acceptable.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,620 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,833 miles

Advise both front tyres are close to legal limit but are acceptable at this time.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,223 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 15,114 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,114 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 WVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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