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ML54 BWC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,286 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,006 miles

both side front rear bushes deteriorated

o/s /f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,006 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both side front rear bushes deteriorated

o/s /f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 153,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 151,968 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake discs exc pitted and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 117,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,765 miles

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

near side front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,008 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,008 miles

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

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

Advise both number plates may fail next test due to 1. wrong letter size / font. 2. bsau no missing 3. suppling dealer name & post code missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML54 BWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML54 BWC, 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 ML54 BWC registered?

ML54 BWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for ML54 BWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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