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BV54 WVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,285 mi
Last recorded119,285 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,285 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Fail 5 Oct 2022 119,285 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,120 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,120 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,262 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 68,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 68,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,836 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 25,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,825 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 WVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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