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CA54 BWH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,721 mi
Last recorded84,721 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,816 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,282 miles

bonnet release poor

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release poor

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,921 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 May 2010 39,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,570 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,740 miles

engine management light illuminated

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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CA54 BWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA54 BWH, 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 CA54 BWH registered?

CA54 BWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is CA54 BWH safe to buy?

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