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EX54 BVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,742 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 115,742 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,507 miles

all four tyres wearing on the inner edge 205 / 55 / 16

emil light on dash

exhaust hanger detoriated

stone chip but not in drivers view

Fail 25 Aug 2015 108,877 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on the inner edge 205 / 55 / 16

emil light on dash

exhaust hanger detoriated

stone chip but not in drivers view

Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,734 miles

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2014 96,734 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,810 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 76,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,055 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2010 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EX54 BVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EX54 BVV, 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 EX54 BVV registered?

EX54 BVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is EX54 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 BVV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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