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BJ54 UZT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,614 miles

Both front tyres worn inside shoulder (no cords exposed)

Corrosion to stress areas to rear of vehicle

Light corrosion on both offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside shoulder

Fail 4 Nov 2017 125,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear and centre hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front tyres worn inside shoulder (no cords exposed)

Corrosion to stress areas to rear of vehicle

Light corrosion on both offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside shoulder

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,006 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 119,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner and outer edges

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 105,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 76,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2008 70,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,831 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 UZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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