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BJ54 XYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 127,203 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,484 miles

Backbox has a small leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,396 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint nearside bottom rear (2.5.B.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs showing heavy wear and corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,850 miles

offside front tyre stepped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,367 miles

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 43,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake adjustment required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,639 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 33,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,327 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 25,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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