MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
both front shock absorbers corroded
rear chassis and subframe corroded
brake pedal feels slightly soft … brake function ok
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
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
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
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
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
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
cannot clearly see rear spring ends to assess wear note both springs are corroded
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
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
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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