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BJ54 GLF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (aluminium) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 74,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 69,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,200 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 62,835 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 62,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 59,862 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 57,979 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 57,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,512 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

management light on.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,129 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre badly worn edges advise renewal soonest

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,765 miles

SCREW IN O/S/F TYRE

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 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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