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BJ54 GKE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,747 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 103,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 58,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in near side trackrod end

Pass 4 May 2010 47,811 miles

front tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,577 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 40,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,910 miles

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

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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BJ54 GKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BJ54 GKE, 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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BJ54 GKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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