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BV54 WWD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,933 mi
Last recorded151,933 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 151,933 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 151,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding 0.90 opacity indicated on manufactures vin plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under bonnet,intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 145,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 138,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 124,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,471 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,429 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,027 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 WWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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