MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension arms corroded
both nearside and off side sill edges corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension arms corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle going to both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog lamp not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pads wearing uneven (offside rear wearing)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ54 VAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.
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