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BJ54 YAF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,842 mi
Last recorded167,842 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 167,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the subframe rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 167,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the subframe rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,810 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 151,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,011 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

rear chassis and subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,623 miles

brake pedal feels slightly soft … brake function ok

Fail 17 Oct 2019 137,598 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak will affect values (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal feels slightly soft … brake function ok

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,139 miles

cannot clearly see brake pads and base of rear springs to assess condition

covers etc obscuring underside components

surface corrosion in various places under car

underside components coated with oil or similar substance

Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot clearly see brake pads and base of rear springs to assess condition

covers etc obscuring underside components

surface corrosion in various places under car

underside components coated with oil or similar substance

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,261 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose runs close to shock absorber on steering lock but not chafing

Rear cannot see bases of springs to assess condition

underside inspection obscured by belly plates / trays etc cannot see majority of brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,534 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both springs corroded...cannot see base of springs to assess fully (2.4.C.1b)

underside components obscured by covers etc

Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,530 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs corroded...cannot see base of springs to assess fully (2.4.C.1b)

underside components obscured by covers etc

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,130 miles

cannot clearly see rear spring ends to assess wear note both springs are corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cannot clearly see rear spring ends to assess wear note both springs are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,217 miles

belly plates trims etc obscuring inspection of some components

both headlight beam patterns deteriotrating ( but unlikely to dazzle other road users)

cannot see base of both rear springs

offside front inner pad moving slightly in caliper housing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,205 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,413 miles

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

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 YAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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