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EX54 TZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 129,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,492 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,960 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 121,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,857 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,938 miles

weep at gearbox

n/s/r drive shaft seal weeping

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a/c condenser damaged at bottom

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,208 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight knocking from steering column / rack

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

slight knocking from steering column / rack

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,625 miles

small stone chip in the center of the windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

small stone chip in the center of the windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,744 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 TZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX54 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

EX54 TZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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