MOT Status
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156,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow NO BEAM PATTERN ON ALL HEADLAMPS. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Nearside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET MISSING
HEADLIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR
HEADLIGHTS LENSES ARE CRAZED
Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE
OIL LEAKS
SILL COVERS FITTED
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Front both tyres badly worn on edges
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)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BJ54 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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