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BV54 XAM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,595 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 140,590 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,922 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,479 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 75,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,828 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket missing centre rear

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,349 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,552 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 90,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 73,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,906 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outside edge

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,226 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 XAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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