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BV54 WVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,212 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 123,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 106,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,096 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 100,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 94,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,190 miles

slight damage to n\s\f tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,402 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,347 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,435 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 29 Sep 2008 59,272 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,388 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 WVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

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

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