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BJ54 GXH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,180 mi
Last recorded200,180 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 200,180 miles

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

Offside Front Offside Front track control arm wrong one fitted(nearside fitted to offside)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 200,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Offside Front track control arm wrong one fitted(nearside fitted to offside)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 198,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front track control arm wrong one fitted(nearside fitted to offside)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 195,057 miles

engine covers fitted

offside track control arm wrong one fitted(nearside fitted to offside)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 187,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front track control arm incorrect (nearside fitted to offside)

rear brake imbalance 26%

slight judder front and nearside rear brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2014 187,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 177,466 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 177,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 161,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,207 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 137,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,327 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 98,277 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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 GXH 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 73.3%.

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

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