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CJ53 BRF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 BRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,279 miles

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

slightley leaking oil from the gear box

Fail 6 Feb 2019 130,274 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side upper arm the aluminium one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slightley leaking oil from the gear box

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mount is broken but system is still secure

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,035 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 59,851 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyres on 3mm tread

advise wear on outter edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,319 miles

advise both rear tyres on 3mm tread

advise wear on outter edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,483 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,134 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate deteriotating

Fail 5 Feb 2009 34,134 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate deteriotating

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,107 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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CJ53 BRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CJ53 BRF, 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 CJ53 BRF registered?

CJ53 BRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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