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BJ54 UZC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 148,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 148,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 143,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 114,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,765 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,297 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 64,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,120 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

oil film on offside front bleed nipple, no obvious leak under pressure.

rattle on exhaust.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,184 miles

Advise emissions below readable value.

Advise rear number plate slight delamination.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,196 miles

Advise emissions below readable value.

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate (still clear).

Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,196 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Advise emissions below readable value.

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate (still clear).

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 UZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZC, 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 UZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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