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EX54 BUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 107,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring locator fractured (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,057 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,697 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,751 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,128 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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EX54 BUJ 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 89.5%.

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 EX54 BUJ, 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 EX54 BUJ registered?

EX54 BUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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