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CE54 VMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,849 mi
Last recorded184,849 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 184,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2021 184,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 181,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 175,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 175,433 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,781 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 146,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 127,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 117,789 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,243 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,637 miles

ADVISE INSULATION COVERS FITTED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE(UNABLE TO SEE CHASSIS AND SILLS)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,637 miles

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

ADVISE INSULATION COVERS FITTED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE(UNABLE TO SEE CHASSIS AND SILLS)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 61,276 miles

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

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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CE54 VMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 CE54 VMJ, 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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What year was CE54 VMJ registered?

CE54 VMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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