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BV54 XAR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,084 miles

o/s/r wheel noise coming from handbrake

Fail 20 Aug 2010 88,084 miles

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

o/s/r wheel noise coming from handbrake

Pass 15 Aug 2009 80,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 72,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,850 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,555 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 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

BV54 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is BV54 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 XAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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