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BV54 XAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 122,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,391 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,325 miles

nearside front tyre becoming devoid of tread on edges.

nearside rear tyre becoming devoid of tread on edges.

strongly advise both sides front brake discs worn.

strongly advise both sides rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre becoming devoid of tread on edges.

nearside rear tyre becoming devoid of tread on edges.

strongly advise both sides front brake discs worn.

strongly advise both sides rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

BV54 XAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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