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BV54 WVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,688 miles

Front Both sides fog lights are not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 111,688 miles

Front Both sides fog lights are not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 110,551 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak on rear backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 10 Sep 2021 105,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,522 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 95,506 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,726 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 66,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,980 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 18,019 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 WVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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