MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipes at osf and rear corroded
Corrosion to some suspension components
Covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipes at osf and rear corroded
Corrosion to some suspension components
Covers and undertrays fitted
Play at both sides front steering
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nail in tyre metal/piece ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions too clean to measure
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre perished, side wall damage and low on outside edge.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front and rear number plates starting to delaminate advise only
inner sidewall face on near side front tyre surface cracks advise only
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BJ54 VFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2004.
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