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BJ54 UXX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 143,917 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 143,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 117,577 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 109,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,425 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,425 miles

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

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

Front numberplate debonding

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

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 UXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

BJ54 UXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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