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MT54 BHD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 103,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 103,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,714 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 82,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from grearbox sump area

Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre 3mm 245/45/17

Oil leak from grearbox sump area

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Wing mirror glass held in by tape but secure

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit 225/45/17

N/S/R Tyre has 2 nails in and close to legal limit 225/40/17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 72,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 52,407 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,642 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 39,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 28,538 miles

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

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

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

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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MT54 BHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT54 BHD, 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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MT54 BHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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