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BV54 WVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,569 mi
Last recorded152,569 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,569 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror appears dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 151,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror appears dark (3.3 (b) (i))

rigid metal brake pipes replaced but original corroded pipes still on vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,316 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 149,316 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 146,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 123,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,984 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes covered in underseal, cannot check

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,974 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 12 Oct 2012 81,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check sills fully.plastic covered

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,755 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check sills fully.plastic covered

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,869 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 WVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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