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BJ54 YSP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 106,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 106,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,305 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 19 Oct 2017 105,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,231 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,644 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,713 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,573 miles

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 YSP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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