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EJ54 BXE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,244 mi
Last recorded148,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 148,244 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 148,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 146,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 146,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 121,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 105,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,379 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 88,378 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 70,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,071 miles

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP REQ REFITTING IN MOUNTING

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,076 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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EJ54 BXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EJ54 BXE, 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 EJ54 BXE registered?

EJ54 BXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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