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BV54 WVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,132 mi
Last recorded173,132 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 173,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 173,132 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 151,444 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 30 Dec 2014 151,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot wont open

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2014 146,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 146,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 115,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 82,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

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

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