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BJ54 GMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 134,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,613 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,607 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 80,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F droplink gaitor split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 65,723 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F droplink gaitor split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,620 miles

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

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

slight wear in poly v belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,812 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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BJ54 GMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMU, 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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What year was BJ54 GMU registered?

BJ54 GMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 GMU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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