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AP54 AOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,813 mi
Last recorded110,813 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 110,813 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Offside And Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 81,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,010 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 66,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,970 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,310 miles

FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TURN SIGNAL TELLTALE FLASHES FAST ON LEFT HAND TURN SIGNALS

Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TURN SIGNAL TELLTALE FLASHES FAST ON LEFT HAND TURN SIGNALS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,962 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,534 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,030 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and perished

offside front tyre perished on side walls

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,858 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 23,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 19,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,188 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 16,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,628 miles

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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AP54 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AP54 AOJ, 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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AP54 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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