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BJ54 GKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,677 mi
Last recorded145,677 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,677 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 10 May 2016 125,455 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 125,310 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,256 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front brake pads low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,256 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty in places

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,544 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit at time of test

slight play in bottom balljoint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,999 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 77,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 50,647 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 GKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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